Enrollment
884
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kiln, MS
Hancock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hancock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280174001232
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kiln · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock Middle School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kiln, MS.
School address
District: Hancock Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280174001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.1%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hancock Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hancock Middle School
Hancock Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Kiln, Mississippi, enrolling 884 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 64.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 90% of state schools at 884 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% 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: 391 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 884 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 67 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock High School (1,184 students) and East Hancock Elementary School (633 students) alongside Hancock 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 Middle School compares
Hancock Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▼ 20% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 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 83.0%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Hancock Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hancock Co School Dist, which includes Hancock Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hancock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 middle 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 (~884 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hancock Middle School
How many students attend Hancock Middle School?
Hancock Middle School has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kiln, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hancock Middle School?
64.1% of students at Hancock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hancock Middle School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Kiln, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock Middle School?
Hancock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kiln?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Hancock Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi 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 Co School Dist?
Besides Hancock Middle School, Hancock Co School Dist also operates Hancock High School (1,184 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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