For the 2026 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 45% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock County Middle School
(Math: 45% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 Hawesville School Rd
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 1%
400 Second St
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Lewisport, KY 42351
(270) 295-3341
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 5%
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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