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Hancock Middle School

Q: Is Hancock Middle School a good school?

Hancock Middle School ranks 68 th of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 260 Mississippi Middle Schools

Better than 74% of Mississippi middle schools

Summary

Hancock Middle School in Kiln, Mississippi, serves 884 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Hancock School District, which ranks among the top districts in the state. The school itself earned a 4-star rating and ranked 68th out of 260 Mississippi middle schools in the most recent cycle, placing it solidly above average — and it is the largest middle school in the area by a wide margin.

Academically, Hancock's strongest subjects are math and science. Math proficiency exceeded state averages in all three grades, with 7th grade math notably strong (64.2% proficient vs. 57.7% statewide). In 8th grade science, the school has outperformed the state by 7 to 16 percentage points in each of the past three years. English Language Arts scores are above state averages but more moderate, particularly in 7th grade, where proficiency was 43.5% in the most recent year. This creates an uneven profile: strong quantitative skills with more variability in literacy. Nearby schools like Bay Waveland Middle School and Long Beach Middle School post higher overall rankings, while Hancock sits comfortably ahead of Gulfport Central Middle and Picayune Junior High School.

The school's biggest challenge is chronic absenteeism, which reached 32.6% in 2023–2024 — well above the state average of 23.9% and among the highest in the area. By contrast, Pass Christian Middle School had a rate of just 10.6%. With 69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Hancock serves a majority economically disadvantaged population while still posting above-average scores, which is noteworthy. The Hancock School District is a top-tier district, so the middle school has a strong system behind it. Reducing absenteeism and stabilizing literacy outcomes would likely help Hancock close the gap with the region's top-performing middle schools.

884

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,109

Per pupil spending ?

69%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556

(228) 467-1889

District: Hancock School District

Students who attend Hancock Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hancock High School

Feeder schools for Hancock Middle School:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

African American:

8.1%

Hispanic:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 61st percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (55% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Mississippi median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 24% Mississippi)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Mississippi avg49%

68^th of 260

Mississippi public middle schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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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	71.2	68 of 260	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	75.8	57 of 266	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	57 of 264	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	58 of 243	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	64.7	94 of 257	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.5	39 of 257	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	79.6	45 of 264	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	59.7	100 of 252	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.4	108 of 272	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.0	101 of 260	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.4	114 of 266	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	82.3	29 of 264	89.0%	★★★★☆
2013	82.7	37 of 269	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	90.0	18 of 270	93.3%	★★★★★
2011	84.0	26 of 264	90.2%	★★★★★
2010	84.4	26 of 255	89.8%	★★★★★
2009	81.0	37 of 247	85.0%	★★★★☆
2008	76.5	47 of 244	80.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Science65%+7 vs state

Mathematics59%+5 vs state

English Language Arts48%+6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

This school is an inviting place to visit. The staff work hard to ensure a safe and orderly environment. The opportunity to learn is well structured and planned. Students are respectful and held to high standards. Kudos to the students, community, and staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, November 20, 2009

The classes are fine, but the good children are overlooked because of the bad ones. Too much time is placed on trying to keep kids in line instead of education. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)					MAAP Mathematics (2026)					MAAP Science (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	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 English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Hancock Middle School	Public	6-8	7070 Stennis Airport Drive	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-1889	884	62	14.6	69.0%	734 (83.0%)	72 (8.1%)	43 (4.9%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	23 (2.6%)	71.2	68^th of 260 public middle schools	73.8%		75.8	57^th of 266 public middle schools	78.6%	11			51.5	43.5	47.5			53.5	64.2	60.0		64.8	$11,109
Bay Waveland Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Pine St.	Bay Saint Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay Waveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 463-0315	365	25	14.8		221 (60.5%)	89 (24.4%)	28 (7.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.0%)	92.3	8^th of 260 public middle schools	96.9%		81.9	38^th of 266 public middle schools	85.7%	30			70.7	49.5	58.0			70.7	82.4	79.4		78.5	$15,807
Pass Christian Middle School	Public	6-8	280 W. Second Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-5220	384	28	13.6	64.1%	225 (58.6%)	105 (27.3%)	16 (4.2%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.1%)	84.2	33^rd of 260 public middle schools	87.3%		83.2	32^nd of 266 public middle schools	88.0%	1			54.2	48.7	59.8			53.4	75.6	79.4		77.1	$14,837
West Harrison Middle	Public	7-8	21411 Landon Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 831-8808	650	45	14.5	72.8%	368 (56.6%)	208 (32.0%)	34 (5.2%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.6%)	83.6	35^th of 260 public middle schools	86.5%		80.9	46^th of 266 public middle schools	82.7%	11				48.7	54.0				63.2	62.2		75.7	$10,600
Harper McCaughan Elementary	Public	4-6	19200 Pineville Road	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 863-0478	622	45	13.8	60.0%	410 (65.9%)	85 (13.7%)	15 (2.4%)	28 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (13.3%)								(n/a)	61.1	65.4	59.3			74.8	70.3	79.6			77.8		$10,171
Long Beach Middle School	Public	7-8	204 N Cleveland Avenue	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 864-3370	475	28	17.2	58.5%	316 (66.5%)	70 (14.7%)	12 (2.5%)	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (13.3%)	90.2	13^th of 260 public middle schools	95.0%		91.9	9^th of 266 public middle schools	96.6%	4				48.1	59.4				76.2	67.7		77.5	$10,127
Picayune Junior High School	Public	7-8	702 Goodyear Blvd.	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 798-5449	465	27	17.2	69.0%	268 (57.6%)	127 (27.3%)	48 (10.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	45.4	138^th of 260 public middle schools	46.9%		44.6	151^st of 266 public middle schools	43.2%	13				30.8	34.2				50.0	41.5		59.5	$11,217
Gulfport Central Middle	Public	6-8	1310 42nd Street	Gulfport	39501	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 870-1035	568	49	11.4	99.8%	60 (10.6%)	432 (76.1%)	48 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (4.0%)	37.5	163^rd of 260 public middle schools	37.3%		40.8	163^rd of 266 public middle schools	38.7%				40.5	30.8	38.6			42.8	36.1	42.6		47.2	$12,532

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Hancock Middle School?

Students at Hancock Middle School are 83% White, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Hancock Middle School in?

Hancock School District

Is Hancock Middle School a good school?

Hancock Middle School ranks 68^th of 260 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Hancock Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Hancock Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 884 students attended Hancock Middle School.

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