Skip to main content
7.1 avg / 10

Hancock Co School Dist School District

School District · Kiln, Mississippi

Students: 4,011
Teachers (FTE): 300

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,907

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Mississippi rank

#20 of 138

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Mississippi avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,907

$705 vs Mississippi median

District size

4,011 students

Larger than Mississippi median

About Hancock Co School Dist

Hancock Co School Dist is a Kiln, Mississippi school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,011 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $11,907 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Hancock Co School Dist is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hancock North Central Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Hancock Co School Dist students show an average math proficiency of 61.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.1%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Hancock Co School Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 61.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.1%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Hancock Co School Dist with test data.

District Details

City
Kiln
Total Enrollment
4,011
Teachers (FTE)
300
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hancock Co School Dist?

Hancock Co School Dist has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hancock Co School Dist?

The average composite rating for Hancock Co School Dist is 7.1/10. 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 Co School Dist?

Hancock Co School Dist spends $11,907 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock Co School Dist?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hancock Co School Dist is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hancock Co School Dist?

Hancock North Central Elementary is the highest-rated school in Hancock Co School Dist with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Hancock Co School Dist?

Across schools in Hancock Co School Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hancock Co School Dist compare to other districts in Mississippi?

Hancock Co School Dist has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
61.4%
ELA Proficiency
57.1%

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

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

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.