Total enrollment
1,449
-109 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Hancock County
Kentucky · 1,449 students · 2 cities
Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Hancock County's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,449 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
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 districts| Measure | This district | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.9% | #54 of 139 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,449 | #119 of 158 | #5,582 of 9,210 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #99 of 158 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #39 of 158 | #4,715 of 9,019 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.8% | #137 of 158 | #4,196 of 8,151 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.5% | #92 of 137 | #6,042 of 6,848 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About Hancock County
Hancock County operates 5 public schools across Kentucky, collectively hosting roughly 1,449 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Hancock County covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
On a per-school basis, Hancock County runs about 290 students per school, 38% below the state mean of roughly 467.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 7%: 1,558 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,449 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Hancock County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.