Best Schools in Hancock County, MS
Hancock County, MS has a total of 18 schools including 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 8,382 students attend Hancock County, MS schools. On average, schools in Hancock County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hancock County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Hancock County, MS
Hancock County, MS has 7 high schools with 3,192 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hancock County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hancock County exceed expectations.
1. Hancock High School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
2. Bay High School
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Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
3. Picayune Memorial High School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 941 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, MS
Hancock County, MS has 3 middle schools with 1,860 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hancock County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hancock County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hancock Middle School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
2. Bay Waveland Middle School
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Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
3. Picayune Junior High School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, MS
Hancock County, MS has 8 elementary schools with 3,330 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hancock County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hancock County meet expectations.
1. East Hancock Elementary School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
2. Hancock North Central Elementary
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
3. North Bay Elementary School
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Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 364 Students
4. South Hancock Elementary School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
5. West Hancock Elementary School
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Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. Nicholson Elementary School
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Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 363 Students
7. Holy Trinity Catholic School
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Holy Trinity Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
8. Waveland Elementary School
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Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hancock County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hancock County, MS has a total population of 46,053 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hancock County, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hancock County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hancock County, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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