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5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Fort Hancock, Texas

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.9/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Fort Hancock by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Fort Hancock H S

7.0/10

High · Ft Hancock ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Benito Martinez EL

4.8/10

Elementary · Ft Hancock ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

5.9

out of 10

Median Home

$50,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Fort Hancock

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Fort Hancock H S 7.0 / 10
2 Benito Martinez EL 4.8 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.9/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$36,667

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$50,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
4%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
72%

Of occupied housing units

How Fort Hancock compares

Median household income

$37k

49% of Texas median

About Schools in Fort Hancock, Texas

Fort Hancock, Texas is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.9 out of 10, schools in Fort Hancock show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Fort Hancock is Fort Hancock H S with a composite score of 7.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Fort Hancock is served by 1 school district: FT HANCOCK ISD. These districts collectively serve 388 students.

Fort Hancock's community shows 4% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $36,667. The poverty rate in the area is 15.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 79839 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 210 students · Pre-K–6th 4.8

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 178 students · 7th–12th 7.0

Schools in Fort Hancock

Fort Hancock, Texas · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$36,667

Median Home Value

$50,800

Population

1,163

College Educated

4%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Community Profile

Fort Hancock has a median household income of $36,667. It is a community where 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $50,800. The area has a poverty rate of 15.6%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Fort Hancock, Texas

How many schools are in Fort Hancock, Texas?

Fort Hancock has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Fort Hancock, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Fort Hancock is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Fort Hancock, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Fort Hancock on MySchoolScout is Fort Hancock H S with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Fort Hancock, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Fort Hancock on MySchoolScout is Benito Martinez EL with a composite score of 4.8/10.

What is the best high school in Fort Hancock, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Fort Hancock on MySchoolScout is Fort Hancock H S with a composite score of 7.0/10.

How many school districts serve Fort Hancock, Texas?

Fort Hancock is served by 1 school district: Ft Hancock ISD.

What is the education level in Fort Hancock, Texas?

According to Census data, 4% of adults in Fort Hancock have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Fort Hancock, Texas?

The median household income in Fort Hancock is approximately $36,667 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Hancock, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Fort Hancock is 13.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Fort Hancock, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.