- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lewisport, KY
Hancock County High School
Federal NCES profile for Hancock County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210246000507
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lewisport · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lewisport, KY.
School address
District: Hancock County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210246000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Hancock County High School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 210246000507 · Lewisport, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 14:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Hancock Elementary School (451 students)
Hancock County High School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hancock County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hancock County High School
461 students
- North Hancock
North Hancock Elementary School
451 students
- Hancock County
Hancock County Middle School
308 students
- South Hancock
South Hancock Elementary School
213 students
- Hancock County 16
Hancock County Alternative Program
16 students
What this shows Hancock County High School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock County High School compares
Hancock County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Hancock County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hancock County reports $16,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hancock County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hancock Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hancock County Alternative Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock County High School
How many students attend Hancock County High School?
Hancock County High School has 461 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lewisport, KY. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock County High School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock County High School?
42.4% of students at Hancock County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock County High School?
The largest demographic group at Hancock County High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Lewisport, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock County High School?
Hancock County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hancock County High School rank among public schools in Lewisport?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lewisport, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hancock County?
Besides Hancock County High School, Hancock County also operates North Hancock Elementary School (451 students), Hancock County Middle School (308 students), and South Hancock Elementary School (213 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.