For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Hancock County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Hancock County, KY is Hancock County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hancock County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 State Rt 271 S
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6953
Grades: 9-12
| 463 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Hancock County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Hawesville School Rd
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
400 Second St
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, KY include Hancock County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
2 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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