Serving 1,189 students in grades 9-12, Hancock High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Hancock High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hancock High School is ranked #73 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hancock High School often compared to?
Hancock High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hancock High School?
The graduation rate of Hancock High School is 87%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hancock High School?
1,189 students attend Hancock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hancock High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock High School?
Hancock High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hancock High School offer ?
Hancock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hancock High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,189 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
