Best Schools in Hancock County, KY
Hancock County, KY has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,524 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Hancock County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hancock County, KY
The top high schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students
2. Hancock County Alternative Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 11 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, KY
The top middle schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, KY
The top elementary schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
2. South Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hancock County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hancock County, KY has a total population of 9,095 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hancock County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hancock County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hancock County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hancock County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hancock County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hancock County, KY
How many schools are in Hancock County, KY?
Hancock County, KY has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,524 students in total.
How do schools in Hancock County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Hancock County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Hancock County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hancock County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Hancock County, KY
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hancock County
2 places in Hancock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Lewisport (3)
- Hawesville (1)
School districts (1)
- Hancock County (4 schools)