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Hancock High School

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Hancock High School ranks 32 nd of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

32^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 86% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Hancock High School is a large public high school in Kiln, Mississippi, serving 1,184 students in grades 9–12 within the highly rated Hancock School District, which ranks 9th among Mississippi districts with a 5-star rating. The school itself earned a 4-star rating for 2025–26, ranking 32nd out of 224 Mississippi high schools — a solid, above-average performance, though down from a peak of 8th in 2022–23.

When compared with nearby coastal Mississippi high schools, Hancock sits in the middle of the pack. It clearly outperforms Picayune Memorial High School, but trails a cluster of high-performing neighbors — West Harrison High, Long Beach High School, Bay High School, and Pass Christian High School — on key measures like graduation rate and chronic absenteeism. Hancock's graduation rate of 88.7% is just below the state average of 89.2%, and the gap with several neighbors is substantial: Long Beach High School graduates 95.7% of its students, while Bay High School (94.8%), West Harrison High (94.1%), and Pass Christian High School (93.9%) all follow close behind. On the positive side, Hancock's rate has climbed steadily from 85.7% in 2021–22.

The most pressing concern is chronic absenteeism: 34.5% of Hancock students were chronically absent in 2023–24, well above the state average of 23.9% and most nearby schools. Academically, Hancock beats state averages in all subjects, with particular strengths in biology (77.8% proficient) and Algebra I (76.0%). However, English II proficiency has flatlined at around 61%, and Algebra I has declined sharply from 89.9% in 2022–23. Because the district is highly rated, families can reasonably expect that focused work on attendance and literacy could help Hancock close the gap with its top-performing neighbors.

1,184

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,683

Per pupil spending ?

59.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556

(228) 467-2251

District: Hancock School District

Feeder schools for Hancock High School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.6%

African American:

8.4%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (72% vs 60% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Mississippi high schools

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Mississippi avg60%

32^nd of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 134Hancock 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
2026	78.4	32 of 224	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	79.7	43 of 232	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	85.4	14 of 228	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.7	8 of 226	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	80.0	33 of 228	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	68.2	67 of 231	71.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.4	39 of 233	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	64 of 233	72.5%	★★★★☆
2017	71.9	53 of 237	77.6%	★★★★☆
2016	75.7	36 of 231	84.4%	★★★★☆
2015	74.2	34 of 226	85.0%	★★★★☆
2014	85.6	7 of 236	97.0%	★★★★★
2013	80.6	25 of 238	89.5%	★★★★☆
2012	80.8	24 of 241	90.0%	★★★★★
2011	78.0	24 of 244	90.2%	★★★★★
2010	62.5	94 of 235	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.5	86 of 235	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.5	27 of 235	88.5%	★★★★☆
2007	73.5	47 of 232	79.7%	★★★★☆
2006	68.3	66 of 232	71.6%	★★★★☆
2005	68.4	62 of 232	73.3%	★★★★☆
2004	59.3	102 of 232	56.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Biology78%+15 vs state

Algebra I76%+10 vs state

English II61%+12 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Excellent high school with wonderful teachers, parents, and students. The school spirit is amazing. I am also beyond satisfied with the education program choices that go beyond just the basics. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Hancock High School	Public	9-12	7084 Stennis Airport Drive	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-2251	1,184	74	16.0	59.5%	966 (81.6%)	100 (8.4%)	69 (5.8%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	36 (3.0%)	78.4	32^nd of 224 public high schools	85.7%		79.7	43^rd of 232 public high schools	81.5%	11	76.0	61.2	77.8	$13,683
Hancock County Career Technical Cen	Public	8-12	7180 Airport Road	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 467-3568	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bay High School	Public	9-12	750 Blue Meadow Road	Bay St Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay Waveland School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 467-6611	491	34	14.2		309 (62.9%)	106 (21.6%)	46 (9.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.3%)	85.8	16^th of 224 public high schools	92.9%		76.7	53^rd of 232 public high schools	77.2%	37	83.0	61.6	84.5	$17,877
Pass Christian High School	Public	9-12	720 W. North Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-2008	604	47	12.8	55.1%	357 (59.1%)	145 (24.0%)	45 (7.5%)	12 (2.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.8%)	80.7	28^th of 224 public high schools	87.5%		92.6	5^th of 232 public high schools	97.8%	23	74.6	60.0	86.9	$14,823
West Harrison High	Public	9-12	10399 County Farm Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 539-8900	1,216	69	17.5	64.7%	661 (54.4%)	435 (35.8%)	78 (6.4%)	19 (1.6%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	13 (1.1%)	93.5	1^st of 224 public high schools	99.6%		90.6	11^th of 232 public high schools	95.3%	10	94.5	76.2	86.7	$10,723
Pmhs Career & Technology Center	Public	8-12	600 Goodyear Blvd.	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 798-7601	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Long Beach High School	Public	9-12	300 E Old Pass Road	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 863-6945	895	67	13.4	51.1%	630 (70.4%)	119 (13.3%)	29 (3.2%)	19 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (10.9%)	90.1	7^th of 224 public high schools	96.9%		91.1	8^th of 232 public high schools	96.6%	1	90.0	69.7	82.6	$10,965
Picayune Memorial High School	Public	9-12	800 Fifth Avenue	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 798-1380	940	61	15.4	62.7%	559 (59.5%)	279 (29.7%)	71 (7.6%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.2%)	68.4	71^st of 224 public high schools	68.3%		76.3	55^th of 232 public high schools	76.3%	16	79.0	51.3	69.1	$12,080

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock High School

What schools feed into Hancock High School?

Hancock High School is fed by the following schools:

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

How many students attend Hancock High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,184 students attended Hancock High School.

What district is Hancock High School in?

Hancock School District

What is the racial makeup of Hancock High School?

Students at Hancock High School are 82% White, 8% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Hancock High School a good school?

Hancock High School ranks 32^nd of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 MAAP test scoresAug 21, 2026

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2023–24 graduation ratesSep 23, 2025

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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