For the 2025-26 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 47% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), 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 5% of Kentucky public high schools.
Hancock County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock County High School, with ≥95% 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 (2025-26)
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 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 Hawesville School Rd
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 1%
400 Second St
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 5%
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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