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Hancock County High School

Q: Is Hancock County High School a good school?

Hancock County High School ranks 66 th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 254 Kentucky High Schools

Better than 74% of Kentucky high schools

Summary

Hancock County High School is a public high school located in Lewisport, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 463 students. The school is part of the Hancock County School District, which is ranked 55 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hancock County High School consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Kentucky, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average in several key academic areas, including mathematics, reading, and writing. However, the school's performance in science is slightly below the state average. Hancock County High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate, both of which are consistently above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Hancock County Alternative Program serves a smaller student population and has a higher percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, while Owensboro Day Treatment has a much smaller student population and a lower student-to-teacher ratio than Hancock County High School. The high school's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, which may impact its ability to provide resources and support for all students, particularly those in special education and with disabilities, who have relatively lower performance compared to other subgroups.

461

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,208

Per pupil spending ?

41.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351

(270) 927-6953

District: Hancock County

Feeder schools for Hancock County High School:

Elementary:	North Hancock Elementary School
	South Hancock Elementary School
Middle:	Hancock County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

2.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 86th percentile in 2024 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kentucky average (46% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kentucky median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 86th-percentile peak (2024) to 74th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg44%

Kentucky avg39%

66^th of 254

Kentucky public high schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

55^th of 157Hancock County among Kentucky 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	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	66 of 254	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	41 of 290	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	49 of 276	82.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.0	50 of 271	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	58.3	74 of 267	72.3%	★★★★☆
2019	34.6	187 of 285	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.5	85 of 271	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.2	130 of 287	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.9	184 of 288	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	58.1	127 of 295	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.7	90 of 290	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.8	93 of 291	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.1	72 of 229	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	85.1	12 of 226	94.7%	★★★★★
2010	71.0	50 of 223	77.6%	★★★★☆
2009	85.1	18 of 217	91.7%	★★★★★
2008	79.1	24 of 217	88.9%	★★★★☆
2007	92.5	9 of 217	95.9%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	34.9	108 of 166	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.6	88 of 166	47.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	120 of 239	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.0	59 of 261	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	28 of 253	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	51 of 252	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	59.2	71 of 236	69.9%	★★★★☆
2019	36.5	183 of 249	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	65.7	70 of 234	70.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	67 of 242	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	34 of 274	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	29 of 272	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	82 of 266	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.1	32 of 234	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	35.3	179 of 254	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.4	145 of 232	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	67.9	51 of 239	78.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	32 of 262	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	67.8	50 of 259	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.1	59 of 257	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	53.2	76 of 238	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.4	192 of 251	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	60.7	82 of 237	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	29.9	175 of 226	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	54.8	97 of 251	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.6	85 of 273	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.4	77 of 264	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	63.2	65 of 260	75.0%	★★★★☆
2021	41.3	109 of 203	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.8	178 of 219	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)79th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile~ school

White (2025)61st percentile-13 vs school

Female (2025)50th percentile-24 vs school

Disabled (2019)35th percentile~ school

Special Education (2019)23rd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Writing63%+18 vs state

Mathematics60%+19 vs state

Reading50%+3 vs state

Editing and Mechanics44%+3 vs state

Social Studies36%~ state avg

Science21%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

I am an entering Senior at HCHS, and would just like to say that it flat out sucks. I'm going to sound like a ranty teenager but it is the truth. The school does not offer adequate classes for the students and students end up taking 50% classes they have no interest in or will not benefit them. The school claims to prepare students for college, but this is in no way evident. I've had first hand experience, and the teachers are not gems either. 80% of the teachers are actually coaches who got their jobs just so they could be coaches. There are a few really amazing teachers who are just stuck in the crap that is Hancock County. If I could have moved to Louisville and gone to Dupont Manual 3 years ago, I would have given up a kidney. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (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	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Hancock County High School	Public	9-12	80 State Rt 271 S	Lewisport	42351	Hancock County	Hancock County	No	No	No	No	(270) 927-6953	461	31	14.8	41.6%	423 (91.8%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	65.1	66^th of 254 public high schools	74.0%		76.6	41^st of 290 public high schools	85.9%	25	60.0	50.0	21.0	63.0	36.0	44.0	$23,208	$323	$153	$476	$11,673	$4,983	$16,656
Hancock County Alternative Program	Public, Virtual	6-12	8080 Hwy 60 W.	Lewisport	42351	Hancock County	Hancock County	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(270) 927-7765	16	2	8.0	68.8%	15 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Owensboro Day Treatment	Public	7-12	3108 Fairview Drive	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 687-7247	14	3	4.6	78.6%	9 (64.3%)	1 (7.1%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (21.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock County High School

Is Hancock County High School a good school?

Hancock County High School ranks 66^th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hancock County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 461 students attended Hancock County High School.

What schools feed into Hancock County High School?

Hancock County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Hancock Elementary School
Elementary : South Hancock Elementary School
Middle : Hancock County Middle School

What district is Hancock County High School in?

Hancock County

What is the racial makeup of Hancock County High School?

Students at Hancock County High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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