Elementary Schools in Hancock County School District


Summary:

The Hancock County School District in Mississippi is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the data analysis, East Hancock Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state. In contrast, South Hancock Elementary School appears to be the weakest performer, lagging behind the district and state averages on key metrics.

East Hancock Elementary boasts impressive test scores, with 87% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 74.6% for the Hancock County School District and 57.7% for the state. The school's demographics skew heavily towards white students (86.38%) and low percentages of economically disadvantaged students (99.53% free/reduced lunch). While this may contribute to the school's strong performance, it also suggests a need for greater socioeconomic diversity to better represent the district's student population.

In contrast, South Hancock Elementary lags behind the district and state on test scores, particularly in math and 5th grade English Language Arts. The school has a more diverse student body, with 68.6% white, 19.63% African American, and 7.48% two or more races. However, it still maintains a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, similar to the other schools in the district. Addressing the needs of these students and closing achievement gaps should be a top priority for the Hancock County School District.

District Detail

 18375 Highway 603
Kiln, MS 39556

 (228) 255-0376

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,060

Primary Schools: 4
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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