For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,481 students in Hancock County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, KY are Hancock County High School, Hancock County Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock County High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hancock County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
North Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Frank Luttrell Rd
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Alternative Program
Alternative School
8080 Hwy 60 W.
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, KY include Hancock County High School, Hancock County Middle School and South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
5 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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