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Hancock County Middle School

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Hancock County Middle School ranks 199 th of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

199^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 320 Kentucky Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Kentucky middle schools

Summary

Hancock County Middle School is a public middle school located in Lewisport, Kentucky, serving 315 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Hancock County School District, which is ranked 55 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hancock County Middle School has shown a mixed performance compared to state averages. While the school has performed better than the state in some subject areas, such as 7th grade Mathematics and 7th grade Science, it has struggled in others, particularly in 8th grade Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics. The school's overall proficiency rates in these subjects are lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male and special education students performing relatively better than their female and low socioeconomic status counterparts.

Hancock County Middle School also faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.2% to 28.0% in recent years, which is above the state average. The school's dropout rates have also been slightly higher than the state average, ranging from 0.8% to 1.3%. Interestingly, the nearby Daviess County Middle School, located approximately 17.6 miles away, has consistently outperformed Hancock County Middle School in academic proficiency across various subject areas and grade levels. This comparison highlights the need for Hancock County Middle School to identify and learn from the successful practices of its higher-performing counterpart.

308

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,295

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351

(270) 927-6712

District: Hancock County

Students who attend Hancock County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hancock County High School

Feeder schools for Hancock County Middle School:

Elementary:	North Hancock Elementary School
	South Hancock Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg39%

Kentucky avg43%

199^th of 320

Kentucky public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 44 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to bottom 38% (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	38.2	199 of 320	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.9	134 of 324	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.0	118 of 327	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.8	68 of 320	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	65.7	59 of 282	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	70.8	74 of 335	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	61.6	104 of 322	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.1	117 of 330	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.3	103 of 331	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.9	62 of 337	81.6%	★★★★☆
2014	68.8	74 of 335	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	76.0	45 of 335	86.6%	★★★★☆
2012	75.1	51 of 319	84.0%	★★★★☆
2011	88.3	13 of 304	95.7%	★★★★★
2010	83.4	30 of 299	90.0%	★★★★★
2009	87.6	23 of 289	92.0%	★★★★★
2008	93.9	5 of 287	98.3%	★★★★★
2007	94.1	13 of 284	95.4%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	39.4	56 of 111	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.5	181 of 226	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.1	160 of 219	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	28.6	232 of 298	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.1	169 of 300	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	117 of 295	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.9	55 of 299	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	63.6	56 of 233	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	62.3	95 of 299	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	87 of 290	70.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	33.7	209 of 314	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.2	131 of 311	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	130 of 309	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.1	61 of 310	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.3	50 of 224	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.7	51 of 303	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	59.3	96 of 285	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	150 of 303	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	88 of 304	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.0	97 of 307	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	71 of 304	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	27 of 222	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	74.1	52 of 303	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	57.9	103 of 293	64.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	32.5	82 of 126	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.5	33 of 124	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.9	64 of 294	78.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	33.3	214 of 314	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.3	159 of 316	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	150 of 320	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.5	86 of 314	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	53.2	71 of 213	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.1	79 of 266	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	53.2	108 of 253	57.3%	★★★☆☆

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)50th percentile+13 vs school

Disabled (2022)50th percentile-29 vs school

Special Education (2025)35th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)33rd percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)32nd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)22nd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Writing44%-5 vs state

Editing and Mechanics44%-5 vs state

Reading43%-5 vs state

Mathematics39%-3 vs state

Science35%+6 vs state

Social Studies30%-9 vs state

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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 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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 Middle School	Public	6-8	100 State Rt 271 South	Lewisport	42351	Hancock County	Hancock County	No	No	No	No	(270) 927-6712	308	20	15.4	46.4%	282 (91.6%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	38.2	199^th of 320 public middle schools	37.8%		52.9	134^th of 324 public middle schools	58.6%	65	29.0	48.0	39.0	51.0	43.0	34.0	35.0	44.0	30.0	44.0	$18,295	$667	$133	$800	$12,644	$3,421	$16,065
Daviess County Middle School	Public	6-8	3901 Fairview Dr	Owensboro	42303	Daviess County	Daviess County	No	No	No	No	(270) 852-7600	870	53	16.5	55.1%	711 (81.7%)	21 (2.4%)	67 (7.7%)	34 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.0%)	80.6	36^th of 320 public middle schools	88.8%		79.8	42^nd of 324 public middle schools	87.0%	6	51.0	66.0	55.0	62.0	66.0	56.0	45.0	73.0	48.0	57.0	$15,402	$741	$162	$903	$10,556	$1,734	$12,290

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock County Middle School

What high school do graduates of Hancock County Middle School attend?

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

What district is Hancock County Middle School in?

Hancock County

What is the racial makeup of Hancock County Middle School?

Students at Hancock County Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Hancock County Middle School a good school?

Hancock County Middle School ranks 199^th of 320 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hancock County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 308 students attended Hancock County Middle School.

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