For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 329 students in Hancock County, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in Hancock County, KY is Hancock County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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: 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 middle schools in Hancock County, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, KY include Hancock County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hancock County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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