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7.7 avg / 10

Hancock County School District

School District · Hawesville, Kentucky

Students: 1,481
Teachers (FTE): 104

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,011

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#5 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,011

+$2,025 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,481 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Hancock County

Hancock County is a Hawesville, Kentucky school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,481 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. The district invests $16,011 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Hancock County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hancock County High School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Hancock County students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Hancock County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Hancock County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Hawesville
Total Enrollment
1,481
Teachers (FTE)
104
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hancock County?

Hancock County has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hancock County?

The average composite rating for Hancock County is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hancock County?

Hancock County spends $16,011 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hancock County is 14.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hancock County?

Hancock County High School is the highest-rated school in Hancock County with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Hancock County?

Across schools in Hancock County with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hancock County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Hancock County has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
38.0%
ELA Proficiency
50.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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

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