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Hancock County


At a glance
55thof 157 Kentucky districts▼ 1
Better than 64% of Kentucky districts
83 State Route 3543
Hawesville, KY 42348
·(270) 927-6914·All Kentucky district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 65% of districts
5
Schools
1,449
Students
Top rankedHancock County High School66th of 254 Kentucky high schools
Biggest riser
North Hancock Elementary School up 164 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
South Hancock Elementary School 13 students per teacher
Summary:

The Hancock County school district in Kentucky serves students from 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the district, with some standout schools like Hancock County High School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while other schools show more varied results.

Hancock County High School is a standout performer, with a 4-star rating, high graduation rates (93.5%), and low dropout rates (1.1%). Students at this school outperform the county and state averages on state assessments in subjects like Mathematics and Reading. In contrast, North Hancock Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in some subjects compared to the county and state, while South Hancock Elementary School outperforms in several areas.

Across the district, there are concerns about chronic absenteeism, with 25.0% of students chronically absent. Additionally, the schools vary in their percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 44.06% at Hancock County High School to 78.57% at the Hancock County Alternative Program. These factors may contribute to the differences in academic achievement observed across the district, and the Hancock County school system may need to consider targeted interventions and support to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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