Hancock High School

Summary:

Hancock High School is a public high school located in Kiln, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,187 students. The school is part of the Hancock County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hancock High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking of 14 out of 228 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments, such as the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program), is significantly higher than the state averages across all subject areas, including Algebra I (87.5% proficient or better vs. 67.4% statewide), English II (61.9% vs. 46.2%), Biology (77.9% vs. 60.6%), and U.S. History (87% vs. 70.8%). However, Hancock High School has a predominantly white student population (82.06%) and an exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (99.75%), which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Long Beach Senior High School (72.75% white, 99.68% free/reduced lunch) and Picayune Memorial High School (57.81% white, 100% free/reduced lunch).

Hancock High School's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby schools, such as West Harrison High School (17.6) and Picayune Memorial High School (18.8), suggests that the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and achievement. This, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence, indicates that Hancock High School is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556

(228) 467-2251

District: Hancock County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,055

Feeder schools for Hancock High School:

Elementary:	East Hancock Elementary School
	Hancock North Central Elementary
	South Hancock Elementary School
	West Hancock Elementary School
Middle:	Hancock Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 1,187

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

African American:

9.0%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hancock High School ranks better than 93.9% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), African American (9%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hancock High School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Hancock High School employs 78.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hancock High School is $9,055.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hancock High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock High School 14^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Hancock High School in the ranking list.)

Hancock County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County School District 7^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hancock High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	59.26	102^nd	232	56.0%
2005	68.40	62^nd	232	73.3%
2006	68.32	66^th	232	71.6%
2007	73.45	47^th	232	79.7%
2008	77.54	27^th	235	88.5%
2009	64.53	86^th	235	63.4%
2010	62.54	94^th	235	60.0%
2011	78.03	24^th	244	90.2%
2012	80.85	24^th	241	90.0%
2013	80.64	25^th	238	89.5%
2014	85.64	7^th	236	97.0%
2015	74.25	34^th	226	85.0%
2016	75.74	36^th	231	84.4%
2017	71.85	53^rd	237	77.6%
2018	67.34	64^th	233	72.5%
2019	74.43	39^th	233	83.3%
2021	68.19	67^th	231	71.0%
2022	79.98	33^rd	228	85.5%
2023	88.70	8^th	226	96.5%
2024	85.38	14^th	228	93.9%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Excellent high school with wonderful teachers, parents, and students. The school spirit is amazing. I am also beyond satisfied with the education program choices that go beyond just the basics. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hancock High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	876	48	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	927
1991	1072	60	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1133
1992	1023	104	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	1142
1993	1189	100	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	1311
1994	1294	111	8	16	0	n/a	n/a	1429
1995	1379	92	3	15	4	n/a	n/a	1493
1996	1379	92	3	15	4	n/a	n/a	1493
1997	1420	86	3	18	6	n/a	n/a	1533
1998	1485	85	3	22	12	n/a	n/a	1607
1999	1551	86	10	29	5	n/a	n/a	1681
2000	1627	79	11	20	6	n/a	n/a	1743
2001	1040	42	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	1105
2002	1096	57	12	16	3	n/a	n/a	1184
2003	1096	57	12	16	3	n/a	n/a	1184
2004	1127	48	7	14	4	n/a	n/a	1200
2005	1085	40	9	12	2	n/a	n/a	1148
2006	1081	28	10	11	3	n/a	n/a	1133
2007	1069	44	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	1141
2008	1123	48	11	16	1	n/a	n/a	1199
2009	1157	45	7	19	4	0	0	1232
2010	1196	54	7	22	3	0	6	1288
2011	1203	67	7	31	3	0	7	1318
2012	1197	78	9	27	2	1	12	1326
2013	1128	81	10	28	2	2	14	1265
2014	1123	71	11	30	1	0	20	1256
2015	1145	82	13	27	0	1	15	1283
2016	1179	80	16	24	1	2	19	1321
2017	1144	90	13	25	1	3	22	1298
2018	1174	97	14	30	1	3	23	1342
2019	1150	85	15	31	4	1	37	1323
2020	1138	96	11	30	4	2	50	1331
2021	1101	109	13	28	5	0	50	1306
2022	1016	109	9	31	4	0	61	1230
2023	974	107	10	30	3	0	63	1187

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hancock High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	927	49.4	18.7	n/a
1991	1133	60.8	18.6	n/a
1992	1142	66.8	17.0	40.8
1993	1311	65.3	20.1	57.5
1994	1429	71.0	20.1	56.1
1995	1493	76.1	19.6	54.1
1996	1493	76.1	19.6	54.1
1997	1533	83.5	18.4	52.9
1998	1607	89.2	18.0	51.3
1999	1681	96.7	17.4	61.8
2000	1743	102.3	17.0	62.8
2001	1105	61.3	18.0	58.7
2002	1184	68.1	17.4	61.4
2003	1184	68.1	17.4	61.4
2004	1200	71.5	16.8	53.3
2005	1148	61.3	18.7	51.5
2006	1133	67.4	16.8	99.7
2007	1141	71.4	16.0	69.4
2008	1199	66.8	17.9	63.3
2009	1232	73.0	16.9	58.7
2010	1288	67.4	19.1	59.4
2011	1318	68.1	19.3	61.8
2012	1326	63.5	20.8	54.1
2013	1265	67.6	18.6	60.9
2014	1256	69.0	18.1	61.1
2015	1283	69.0	18.5	60.6
2016	1321	68.0	19.4	60.5
2017	1298	75.4	17.1	58.2
2018	1342	73.3	18.2	61.9
2019	1323	74.1	17.8	56.8
2020	1331	71.2	18.6	60.8
2021	1306	75.3	17.3	99.8
2022	1230	77.5	15.8	99.8
2023	1187	78.4	15.1	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hancock High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	927	49.4	18.7	n/a
1991	1133	60.8	18.6	n/a
1992	1142	66.8	17.0	40.8
1993	1311	65.3	20.1	57.5
1994	1429	71.0	20.1	56.1
1995	1493	76.1	19.6	54.1
1996	1493	76.1	19.6	54.1
1997	1533	83.5	18.4	52.9
1998	1607	89.2	18.0	51.3
1999	1681	96.7	17.4	61.8
2000	1743	102.3	17.0	62.8
2001	1105	61.3	18.0	58.7
2002	1184	68.1	17.4	61.4
2003	1184	68.1	17.4	61.4
2004	1200	71.5	16.8	53.3
2005	1148	61.3	18.7	51.5
2006	1133	67.4	16.8	99.7
2007	1141	71.4	16.0	69.4
2008	1199	66.8	17.9	63.3
2009	1232	73.0	16.9	58.7
2010	1288	67.4	19.1	59.4
2011	1318	68.1	19.3	61.8
2012	1326	63.5	20.8	54.1
2013	1265	67.6	18.6	60.9
2014	1256	69.0	18.1	61.1
2015	1283	69.0	18.5	60.6
2016	1321	68.0	19.4	60.5
2017	1298	75.4	17.1	58.2
2018	1342	73.3	18.2	61.9
2019	1323	74.1	17.8	56.8
2020	1331	71.2	18.6	60.8
2021	1306	75.3	17.3	99.8
2022	1230	77.5	15.8	99.8
2023	1187	78.4	15.1	99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hancock High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$478 (5.3%)	$8,577 (94.7%)	$9,055

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hancock High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 8^th of 226 High schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hancock High School)	62.6	89.9	27.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Hancock County School District)	62.6	89.9	27.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Hancock High School)	51.9	70.5	18.6%
End of Course English II (Hancock County School District)	51.9	70.5	18.6%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Hancock High School)	73.3	80.1	6.8%
End of Course Biology (Hancock County School District)	73.3	80.1	6.8%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Hancock High School)	59.6	87.2	27.6%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Hancock County School District)	59.6	87.2	27.6%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1323	1187	10.3%
African American	85	107	25.9%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	15	10	33.3%
Hispanic	31	30	3.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1150	974	15.3%
Two or More Races	37	63	70.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.8%	99.7%	42.9%

Schools Near Hancock High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hancock High School	Public	9-12	7084 Stennis Airport Drive	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-2251	1,187	78	15.1	99.7%	974 (82.1%)	107 (9.0%)	30 (2.5%)	10 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (5.3%)	85.4	14^th of 228 public high schools	93.9%		88.7	8^th of 226 public high schools	96.5%	6	87.5	61.9	77.9	87.0	$9,055	$478	$8,577
Hancock County Career Technical Cen	Public	9-12	7180 Airport Road	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 467-3568	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bay High School	Public	9-12	750 Blue Meadow Road	Bay St Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay St Louis Waveland School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 467-6611	491	43	11.3	100.0%	298 (60.7%)	113 (23.0%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (14.5%)	80.8	30^th of 228 public high schools	86.8%		82.4	23^rd of 226 public high schools	89.8%	7	75.6	57.3	77.4	92.2	$13,832	$605	$13,227
Pass Christian High School	Public	9-12	720 W. North Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-2008	648	46	14.2	99.5%	386 (59.6%)	175 (27.0%)	14 (2.2%)	15 (2.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.3%)	85.2	15^th of 228 public high schools	93.4%		81.5	30^th of 226 public high schools	86.7%	15	82.1	70.8	83.3	82.8	$11,356	$748	$10,608
West Harrison High School	Public	9-12	10399 County Farm Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 539-8900	1,124	64	17.6	99.7%	672 (59.8%)	337 (30.0%)	45 (4.0%)	15 (1.3%)	4 (0.4%)	7 (0.6%)	44 (3.9%)	88.5	7^th of 228 public high schools	96.9%		91.5	4^th of 226 public high schools	98.2%	3	91.4	68.0	84.3	84.2	$8,155	$420	$7,735
Center For Alternative Education	Public	7-12	900 East Third Street	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 799-0684	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pmhs Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	600 Goodyear Blvd.	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 798-7601	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Long Beach Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 East Old PassRoad	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 863-6945	932	62	14.9	99.7%	678 (72.7%)	134 (14.4%)	20 (2.1%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.3%)	88.5	8^th of 228 public high schools	96.5%		85.4	14^th of 226 public high schools	93.8%	6	89.6	61.2	86.0	89.9	$8,311	$336	$7,975
Picayune Memorial High School	Public	9-12	800 Fifth Avenue	Picayune	39466	Pearl River County	Picayune School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 798-1380	941	50	18.8	100.0%	544 (57.8%)	311 (33.0%)	24 (2.6%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.5%)	64.6	80^th of 228 public high schools	64.9%		55.1	104^th of 226 public high schools	54.0%	24	73.3	53.8	65.7	72.9	$10,705	$279	$10,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Hancock High School

What district is Hancock High School in?

Hancock County School District

What schools feed into Hancock High School?

Hancock High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Hancock Elementary School
Elementary : Hancock North Central Elementary
Elementary : South Hancock Elementary School
Elementary : West Hancock Elementary School
Middle : Hancock Middle School

How many students attend Hancock High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,187 students attended Hancock High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hancock High School?

Students at Hancock High School are 82% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Is Hancock High School a good school?

Yes. Hancock High School ranks in the top 6.1% of Mississippi high schools.

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