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Hancock Middle School

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Hancock Middle School ranks 57 th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

57^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 266 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Hancock Middle School is a public middle school located in Kiln, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 912 students. It is part of the Hancock County School District, which is ranked 14 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating. Hancock Middle School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from the SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating its strong academic performance.

Hancock Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Hancock Middle School's proficiency rates were 53.3% in 6th-grade English Language Arts, 67.9% in 7th-grade Mathematics, and 71% in 8th-grade Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 32.6% in 2022-2023 to 23.9% in 2021-2022, though this rate is still higher than the ideal. Hancock Middle School serves a population with a significant economic need, with 56.58% to 99.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Gulfport Central Middle School and Picayune Junior High School, Hancock Middle School generally outperforms these schools in terms of test scores and state rankings. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Hancock Middle School's 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 50%, compared to 36.8% at Gulfport Central Middle School and 36.7% at Picayune Junior High School. However, the nearby schools also have similar high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that this is a challenge faced by many middle schools in the region.

884

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,109

Per pupil spending ?

69%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556

(228) 467-1889

District: Hancock School District

Students who attend Hancock Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hancock High School

Feeder schools for Hancock Middle School:

Elementary:	East Hancock Elementary School
	Hancock North Central School
	South Hancock Elementary School
	West Hancock Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

African American:

8.1%

Hispanic:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2015 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (58% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Mississippi middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 22 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg58%

Mississippi avg48%

57^th of 266

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 21 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 130Hancock School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	75.8	57 of 266	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	57 of 264	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	58 of 243	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	64.7	94 of 257	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.5	39 of 257	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	79.6	45 of 264	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	59.7	100 of 252	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.4	108 of 272	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.0	101 of 260	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.4	114 of 266	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	82.3	29 of 264	89.0%	★★★★☆
2013	82.7	37 of 269	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	90.0	18 of 270	93.3%	★★★★★
2011	84.0	26 of 264	90.2%	★★★★★
2010	84.4	26 of 255	89.8%	★★★★★
2009	81.0	37 of 247	85.0%	★★★★☆
2008	76.5	47 of 244	80.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+16 vs state

Mathematics63%+11 vs state

English Language Arts48%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

This school is an inviting place to visit. The staff work hard to ensure a safe and orderly environment. The opportunity to learn is well structured and planned. Students are respectful and held to high standards. Kudos to the students, community, and staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 20, 2009

The classes are fine, but the good children are overlooked because of the bad ones. Too much time is placed on trying to keep kids in line instead of education. Close Quote

Schools Near Hancock Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)					MAAP Mathematics (2025)					MAAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	7070 Stennis Airport Drive	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-1889	884	62	14.6	69.0%	734 (83.0%)	72 (8.1%)	43 (4.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	23 (2.6%)	75.8	57^th of 266 public middle schools	78.6%		75.4	57^th of 264 public middle schools	78.4%				53.3	40.7	50.0			60.7	67.9	59.1		71.0	$11,109
Bay Waveland Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Pine St.	Bay Saint Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 463-0315	365	25	14.8		221 (60.5%)	89 (24.4%)	28 (7.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.0%)	81.9	38^th of 266 public middle schools	85.7%		83.5	33^rd of 264 public middle schools	87.5%	5			57.4	47.8	47.2			73.8	71.7	63.0		69.5	$15,807
Pass Christian Middle School	Public	6-8	280 W. Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5220	384	28	13.6	64.1%	225 (58.6%)	105 (27.3%)	16 (4.2%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.1%)	83.2	32^nd of 266 public middle schools	88.0%		81.2	40^th of 264 public middle schools	84.8%	8			50.0	54.6	52.8			66.9	74.4	69.9		74.0	$14,837
West Harrison Middle	Public	7-8	21411 Landon Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-8808	650	45	14.5	72.8%	368 (56.6%)	208 (32.0%)	34 (5.2%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.6%)	80.9	46^th of 266 public middle schools	82.7%		79.2	48^th of 264 public middle schools	81.8%	2				44.2	59.8				59.0	61.9		79.0	$10,600
Harper McCaughan Elementary	Public	4-6	19200 Pineville Road	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 863-0478	622	45	13.8	60.0%	410 (65.9%)	85 (13.7%)	15 (2.4%)	28 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (13.3%)								(n/a)	59.7	62.3	61.9			74.0	71.3	77.8			77.2		$10,171
Long Beach Middle School	Public	7-8	204 N Cleveland Avenue	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 864-3370	475	28	17.2	58.5%	316 (66.5%)	70 (14.7%)	12 (2.5%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (13.3%)	91.9	9^th of 266 public middle schools	96.6%		92.9	10^th of 264 public middle schools	96.2%	1				53.8	67.4				80.5	67.0		79.1	$10,127
Picayune Junior High School	Public	7-8	702 Goodyear Blvd.	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 798-5449	465	27	17.2	69.0%	268 (57.6%)	127 (27.3%)	48 (10.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	44.6	151^st of 266 public middle schools	43.2%		49.1	137^th of 264 public middle schools	48.1%	14				26.3	36.7				53.7	35.8		54.0	$11,217
Gulfport Central Middle	Public	6-8	1310 42nd Avenue	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1035	568	49	11.4	99.8%	60 (10.6%)	432 (76.1%)	48 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (4.0%)	40.8	163^rd of 266 public middle schools	38.7%		41.9	157^th of 264 public middle schools	40.5%	6			41.9	31.5	36.8			39.7	33.5	42.6		50.0	$12,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Hancock Middle School?

Students at Hancock Middle School are 83% White, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Hancock Middle School a good school?

Hancock Middle School ranks 57^th of 266 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hancock Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hancock Middle School usually go on to attend Hancock High School

What district is Hancock Middle School in?

Hancock School District

How many students attend Hancock Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 884 students attended Hancock Middle School.

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