Top Rankings
Hancock Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,011 students in Hancock Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hancock Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
4,011 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hancock Co School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,933 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
4,926 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
21,669 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
320 Students
205,626 Students
% Black Students
8%
47%
# White Students
3,351 Students
184,374 Students
% White Students
84%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
302 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
20,261 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
9,307
# Students in K Grade:
287
32,822
# Students in 1st Grade:
323
33,793
# Students in 2nd Grade:
344
33,611
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
32,438
# Students in 4th Grade:
308
30,795
# Students in 5th Grade:
302
30,335
# Students in 6th Grade:
292
32,213
# Students in 7th Grade:
303
33,697
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
32,414
# Students in 9th Grade:
337
35,648
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
34,938
# Students in 11th Grade:
310
32,214
# Students in 12th Grade:
228
28,189
# Ungraded Students:
32
7,677
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,449 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,321 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,449
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,321
$12,074
Best Hancock Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Hancock High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #44.
West Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23350 Highway 43
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Picayune, MS 39466
(228) 586-6054
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Hancock Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: #66.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6590 Lakeshore Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Career Technical Cen
Vocational School
7180 Airport Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock Co School District?
Hancock Co School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,011 students.
What is the rank of Hancock Co School District?
Hancock Co School District is ranked #24 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock Co School District?
84% of Hancock Co School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock Co School District?
Hancock Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Hancock Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,321 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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