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Hancock County

Kentucky · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 1,524 students, in a county of 9,034 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,524
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,464
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hancock County
1,524 students · 1 district in Hancock County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hancock County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.9% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hancock County High SchoolLewisportHigh09-12483·
North Hancock Elementary SchoolLewisportElementaryPK-05472·
Hancock County Middle SchoolLewisportMiddle06-08333·
South Hancock Elementary SchoolHawesvilleElementaryPK-05225·
Hancock County Alternative ProgramLewisportHigh06-1211·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Hancock County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Hancock County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 1,524.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Hancock County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Hancock County?
Hancock County is the largest school district in Hancock County, serving approximately 1,524 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hancock County?
Hancock County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 9,034, with a median age of 42. About 23.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hancock County?
Median household income in Hancock County is $65,464, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 14.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hancock County?
Approximately 17.3% of adults 25 and older in Hancock County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hancock County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.3% of students in Hancock County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hancock County schools?
Across Hancock County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hancock County?
Hancock County residents are approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Hancock County is owner-occupied?
Hancock County has about 3,928 housing units, of which roughly 77.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data