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Hancock County

Kentucky · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Hancock County (Kentucky) totals 5 K-12 campuses 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.

7-year change in Hancock County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,449
-251 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,449
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
White
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
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

Test scores in Hancock County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 4 schools in Hancock County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hancock County High SchoolLewisportHigh09-12461·
North Hancock Elementary SchoolLewisportElementaryPK-05451·
Hancock County Middle SchoolLewisportMiddle06-08308·
South Hancock Elementary SchoolHawesvilleElementaryPK-05213·
Hancock County Alternative ProgramLewisportHigh06-1216·

Cities in Hancock County

Lewisport4 schoolsHawesville1 school

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 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,700 students to 1,449. Hancock County now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2017-18.

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

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 1,449.
How many high schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County, Kentucky has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 477 students.
How many middle schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County, Kentucky has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 308 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hancock County?
Hancock County, Kentucky has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 664 students.
What is the largest school district in Hancock County?
Hancock County Public Schools is the largest school district in Hancock County, serving approximately 1,449 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 49.8% 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 62.1%.
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.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data