- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lewisport, KY
Hancock County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hancock County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210246000508
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lewisport · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lewisport, KY.
School address
District: Hancock County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210246000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Hancock County Middle School shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 210246000508 · Lewisport, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.8:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hancock County High School (461 students)
Hancock County Middle School shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Hancock County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hancock County
Hancock County High School
461 students
- North Hancock
North Hancock Elementary School
451 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hancock County Middle School compares
Hancock County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 9% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Hancock County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Middle 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
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock County Middle School
How many students attend Hancock County Middle School?
Hancock County Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lewisport, KY. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock County Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 18% 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 Middle School?
53.8% of students at Hancock County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hancock County Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Lewisport, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock County Middle School?
Hancock County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lewisport?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock County Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Hancock County also operates Hancock County High School (461 students), North Hancock Elementary School (451 students), and South Hancock Elementary School (213 students). See the Hancock County district page for the complete list.