Enrollment
1,184
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kiln, MS
Hancock High School
Federal NCES profile for Hancock High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280174001153
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kiln · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kiln, MS.
School address
District: Hancock Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280174001153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hancock High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hancock High School
Hancock High School is a higher-need, large high school in Kiln, Mississippi, enrolling 1,184 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,184 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 337 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,184 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 50 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock Middle School (884 students) and East Hancock Elementary School (633 students) alongside Hancock 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 High School compares
Hancock High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▼ 22% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,184
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$10,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
256
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 50 expulsions.
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 81.6%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Hancock High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock Co School Dist, which includes Hancock High School.
$10,539
Per student
-12%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 43.7%
Federal 19.8%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hancock Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hancock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hancock North Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Hancock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hancock High School
How many students attend Hancock High School?
Hancock High School has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kiln, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock High School is 15.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock High School?
62.5% of students at Hancock High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock High School?
The largest demographic group at Hancock High School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Kiln, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock High School?
Hancock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Kiln?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kiln, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kiln on the city page.
Is Hancock High School a good school?
Hancock High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. 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 Co School Dist?
Besides Hancock High School, Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock Middle School (884 students), East Hancock Elementary School (633 students), and South Hancock Elementary School (480 students). See the Hancock Co School Dist district page for the complete list.
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