Total enrollment
1,449
-109 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Hancock County
Kentucky · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Hancock County (Kentucky) totals 5 K-12 schools and roughly 1,449 students. Median household income is around $65,464. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Hancock County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hancock County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.9% | #43 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,449 | #101 of 110 | #2,511 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #88 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #17 of 110 | #1,498 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.8% | #101 of 110 | #1,631 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.5% | #70 of 110 | #2,289 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
9,034
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,449
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,464
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.8%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
664 students
Middle
1
308 students
High
2
477 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hancock County Public Schools
1,449 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Hancock County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County High School | Lewisport | High | 09-12 | 461 | · |
| North Hancock Elementary School | Lewisport | Elementary | PK-05 | 451 | · |
| Hancock County Middle School | Lewisport | Middle | 06-08 | 308 | · |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Hawesville | Elementary | PK-05 | 213 | · |
| Hancock County Alternative Program | Lewisport | High | 06-12 | 16 | · |
Cities in Hancock County
About Hancock County
In Kentucky, Hancock County is a compact county of about 9,034 residents. 5 public schools across the county instructs about 1,449 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,464, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 15% noticeably above the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Hancock County is made up of 2 elementary schools (664 students), 1 middle school (308), and 2 high schools (477).
Hancock County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,449 students across Hancock County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Hancock County has decreased 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,558 students to 1,449. Hancock County now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Hancock County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data