Hancock Public Schools School District
School District · Hancock, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,531
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,531
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Hancock Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hancock Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Barkell Elementary School
Hancock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hancock Middlehigh School
Hancock · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#20 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,531
$52 vs Michigan median
District size
577 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Hancock Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating 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 | Barkell Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Hancock Middlehigh School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hancock Public Schools
Hancock Public Schools is a Hancock, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 577 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $14,531 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Hancock Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barkell Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Hancock Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hancock Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hancock Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Hancock Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Hancock
- Total Enrollment
- 577
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hancock Public Schools?
Hancock Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hancock Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Hancock Public Schools is 8.0/10. 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 Public Schools?
Hancock Public Schools spends $14,531 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hancock Public Schools is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hancock Public Schools?
Barkell Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hancock Public Schools with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Hancock Public Schools?
Across schools in Hancock Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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