Excellent
#94 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 7% in state
Hancock County High School
High School · Hancock County · Lewisport, KY
A high school in Lewisport, KY where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
80 State Route 271 S, Lewisport, KY 42351
- Math 60% proficient (2025)
- Reading 50% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hancock County High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hancock County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,563
Median home value
$171,200
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannelton Elementary & High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Tell City Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | 3.3 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Hancock County Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hancock County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,011NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hancock County High School is listed in Hancock County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hancock County High School
Hancock County High School is a public high school in Lewisport, KY, part of Hancock County, serving approximately 463 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hancock County High School
What grades does Hancock County High School serve?
Hancock County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hancock County High School?
Hancock County High School has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock County High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hancock County High School rank in KY?
Hancock County High School ranks #94 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Hancock County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hancock County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hancock County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hancock County High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hancock County High School a charter school?
No, Hancock County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hancock County High School a Title I school?
No, Hancock County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hancock County High School?
44.1% of students at Hancock County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (270) 927-6953
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42351)
- 4,580
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42351; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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