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Hancock High School

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Hancock High School ranks 43 rd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

43^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 81% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Hancock High School is a public high school located in Kiln, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,189 students. The school is part of the Hancock County School District, which is ranked 14 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hancock High School has consistently performed well on state assessments, with high proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The school has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.3% to 89.4% over the past few years, which is consistently higher than the state average. Additionally, Hancock High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby schools.

While Hancock High School is a high-performing school, it has experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 23.9% to 34.5% in recent years. When compared to the nearby high schools, such as Long Beach Senior High School, Picayune Memorial High School, and West Harrison High School, Hancock High School generally outperforms the other schools in academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, the school's high free and reduced lunch rates suggest that it serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may present unique challenges and require additional support.

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 — 85th percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Mississippi high schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Mississippi avg66%

43^rd of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 130Hancock 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
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 (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I84%+17 vs state

U.S. History180%+10 vs state

Biology73%+11 vs state

English II62%+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

Schools Near Hancock High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (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	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 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%)	79.7	43^rd of 232 public high schools	81.5%		85.4	14^th of 228 public high schools	93.9%	29	83.9	61.7	73.3	79.5	$13,683
Hancock County Career Technical Cen	Public	9-12	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%)	76.7	53^rd of 232 public high schools	77.2%		80.8	30^th of 228 public high schools	86.8%	23	73.9	58.5	74.0	88.1	$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%)	92.6	5^th of 232 public high schools	97.8%		85.2	15^th of 228 public high schools	93.4%	10	81.5	77.6	79.9	85.2	$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%)	90.6	11^th of 232 public high schools	95.3%		88.5	7^th of 228 public high schools	96.9%	4	87.6	70.8	84.6	87.5	$10,723
Center For Alternative Education	Public	7-12	900 East Third Street	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 799-0684	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pmhs Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	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 East Old PassRoad	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%)	91.1	8^th of 232 public high schools	96.6%		88.5	8^th of 228 public high schools	96.5%		92.2	68.0	88.6	94.1	$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%)	76.3	55^th of 232 public high schools	76.3%		64.6	80^th of 228 public high schools	64.9%	25	75.4	65.3	56.8	74.2	$12,080

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock High School

What district is Hancock High School in?

Hancock School District

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

Is Hancock High School a good school?

Hancock High School ranks 43^rd of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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.

How many students attend Hancock High School?

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

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