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Hancock County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,449 students in Hancock County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Hancock County School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,449 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hancock County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,084 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,084
$14,269
Spending / Student
$14,277
$14,008
Best Hancock County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hancock County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
North Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Frank Luttrell Rd
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Alternative Program
Alternative School
8080 Hwy 60 W.
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,449 students.
What is the rank of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District is ranked #37 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County School District?
91% of Hancock County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock County School District?
Hancock County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Hancock County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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