For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,154 students in Kiln, MS. Kiln has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public schools in Kiln, MS are East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kiln, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Kiln have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Kiln, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4221 Kiln Delisle Rd.
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-6637
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Hancock North Central Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6122 Cuevas Town Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 255-7641
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Hancock High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #44.
Hancock Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7070 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-1889
Grades: 6-8
| 912 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Career Technical Cen
Vocational School
7180 Airport Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kiln, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Kiln, MS include East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School and Hancock High School. Kiln has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public schools are located in Kiln?
5 public schools are located in Kiln.
What is the racial composition of students in Kiln?
Kiln public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kiln are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kiln include: East Hancock Elementary School vs. Hancock North Central Elementary School, Hancock North Central Elementary School vs. East Hancock Elementary School
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