Enrollment
461
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210246000507
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lewisport · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hancock County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hancock County High School
Hancock County High School is a mid-sized high school in Lewisport, Kentucky, enrolling 461 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 279 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 461 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hancock County also operates North Hancock Elementary School (451 students) and Hancock County Middle School (308 students) alongside Hancock County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hancock County High School compares
Hancock County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,824
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock County, which includes Hancock County High School.
$13,824
Per student
+5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.6%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lewisport on the city page.
Is Hancock County High School a good school?
Hancock County High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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