Enrollment
308
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hancock County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hancock County Middle School
Hancock County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lewisport, Kentucky, enrolling 308 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 308 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 99 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 308 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hancock County also operates Hancock County High School (461 students) and North Hancock Elementary School (451 students) alongside Hancock County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Hancock County Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 91.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock County, which includes Hancock County Middle 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 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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lewisport on the city page.
Is Hancock County Middle School a good school?
Hancock County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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