For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 452 students in Hancock, MD.
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock, MD are Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Middle Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock, MD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hancock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hancock, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
290 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8178
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8178
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Middle Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
289 W Main St
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8186
Hancock, MD 21750
(301) 766-8186
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hancock, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock, MD include Hancock Elementary School and Hancock Middle Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock?
2 public schools are located in Hancock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock?
Hancock public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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