For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,184 students in 39556, MS.
The top ranked public schools in 39556, MS are East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 39556 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 39556, MS have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 39556, MS Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Hancock High School
Magnet 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
| 1,187 students
Rank: #44.
Hancock Middle School
Magnet 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
| 958 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Career Technical Cen
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
What are the top ranked public schools in 39556, MS?
The top ranked public schools in 39556, MS include East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and Hancock High School.
How many public schools are located in 39556?
5 public schools are located in 39556.
What is the racial composition of students in 39556?
39556 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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