For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,189 students in Kiln, MS. The top ranked public high school in Kiln, MS is Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kiln, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Kiln have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Kiln, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kiln, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 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 high schools in Kiln, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Kiln, MS include Hancock High School. Kiln has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Kiln?
2 public high schools are located in Kiln.
What is the racial composition of students in Kiln?
Kiln public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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