Hancock Middle School

Hancock Middle School, a high-enrollment 6-8 campus in Kiln, Mississippi, one of the schools within Hancock School District, educates 884 students, covering grades 6 through 8. That puts it 96% larger than the typical public school in Mississippi, which averages around 452 students.

Hancock Middle School is one of 6 schools operated by Hancock School District, a district that caters to 3,934 students overall.

Demographically, Hancock Middle School lists that nearly all students (83%) are White. The remainder consists of 8% Black, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Hancock County as a whole.

On the resource side, An estimated 69% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, census data for Hancock County shows median household income runs about $67,708, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hancock Middle School is one of 11 public schools in Hancock County (combined enrollment of about 5,598 students).

The closest other public school is Hancock High School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 19%: 1,088 students in 2018 compared to 884 in 2025.

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