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6.9 avg / 10

Hancock County School District

School District · Hawesville, Kentucky

Students: 1,481
Teachers (FTE): 104

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,011

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.2:1

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Hancock County High School

8.5/10

Lewisport · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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South Hancock Elementary School

7.0/10

Hawesville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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North Hancock Elementary School

6.0/10

Lewisport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#42 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,011

+$2,025 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,481 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Hancock County ranks #42 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Hancock County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hancock County High School (8.5/10), South Hancock Elementary School (7.0/10), and North Hancock Elementary School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Hancock County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Hancock County High School 8.5 / 10
2 South Hancock Elementary School 7.0 / 10
3 North Hancock Elementary School 6.0 / 10
4 Hancock County Middle School 6.0 / 10

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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 6.9/10, Hancock County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hancock County High School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Hancock County students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.

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 44.1%
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ELA Proficiency 56.1%
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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 6.9/10. 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 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Hancock County?

Across schools in Hancock County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. 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 6.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
44.1%
ELA Proficiency
56.1%

Resources

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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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