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HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
7
Schools
4,060
Students
$12,618
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
99.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 4,060 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,618 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05639
HANCOCK NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARYPK–05400
SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05535
WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05341
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HANCOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08958
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HANCOCK COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CEN09–120
HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL09–121,187
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,618-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
36%
State
43.7%
Local (property tax)
36.4%
Federal
19.8%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
4,060
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST?
HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST has 7 public schools, serving a total of 4,060 students.
What is the graduation rate for HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST spends $12,618 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.