Best Schools in Hancock County, MS
Hancock County, MS has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,382 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, 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, MS
The top high schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1187 Students
2. Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
3. Picayune Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 941 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, MS
The top middle schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bay Waveland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
2. Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 958 Students
3. Picayune Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, MS
The top elementary schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 639 Students
2. Hancock North Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
3. North Bay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 364 Students
4. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
5. South Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
6. Nicholson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Picayune School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 363 Students
7. Holy Trinity Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
8. Waveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Hancock County, MS
How many schools are in Hancock County, MS?
Hancock County, MS has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,382 students in total.
How do schools in Hancock County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Hancock County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, 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.
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hancock County
3 places in Hancock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Bay St Louis (4)
- Kiln (4)
- Waveland (1)
School districts (2)
- Hancock Co School Dist (6 schools)
- Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist (4 schools)