Total enrollment
1,449
-251 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Hancock County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School 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
| 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 campus, 38% below the state mean of roughly 467.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 15%: 1,700 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,449 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-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.