For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,018 students in Hancock County, KY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, KY are Hancock County Middle School, South Hancock Elementary School and North Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, KY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hancock County Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-6712
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
North Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Frank Luttrell Rd
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 927-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Hawesville School Rd
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
400 Second St
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, KY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock County, KY include Hancock County Middle School, South Hancock Elementary School and North Hancock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hancock County include: North Hancock Elementary School vs. South Hancock Elementary School, North Hancock Elementary School vs. Hancock County Middle School, Hancock County Middle School vs. North Hancock Elementary School
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