For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 232 students in Hawesville, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Hawesville, KY is South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawesville, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hawesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hawesville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Hawesville, Kentucky 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawesville, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hawesville, KY include South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hawesville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hawesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawesville?
Hawesville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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