Hancock County High School

Hancock County High School serves 463 students in grades 9 through 12 in Lewisport, Kentucky. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — built on a perfect 10.0 growth score and a 9.3 for academics. Those results place it first among all 279 public high schools in Kentucky and fifth among the state's full roster of 1,284 public schools.

It outperforms 100% of Kentucky schools, a standing that points to sustained performance rather than a favorable enrollment profile. A 14.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio keeps class sizes manageable across all four grades. The 10.0 growth score carries particular weight here: it measures how much students advance relative to their statewide peers, not just where they start.

A perfect mark signals that this school actively accelerates students, not merely attracts ones who would have done well anywhere. For families in Lewisport, Hancock County High is the top-ranked school in the city. For parents comparing options anywhere across Kentucky, the rankings make a clear case — no other high school in the state sits above it.

Located in a rural area, Hancock County High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.