- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hancock, MI
Hancock Middlehigh School
Federal NCES profile for Hancock Middlehigh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261755005426
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hancock Middlehigh School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hancock · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hancock Middlehigh School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Middlehigh School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hancock, MI.
School address
District: Hancock Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261755005426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Hancock Middlehigh School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261755005426 · Hancock, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.9:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Barkell Elementary School (257 students)
Hancock Middlehigh School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Hancock Middlehigh School compares
Hancock Middlehigh School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$14,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Hancock Middlehigh School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hancock Public Schools reports $14,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hancock Middlehigh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hancock Middlehigh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hancock Middlehigh School
How many students attend Hancock Middlehigh School?
Hancock Middlehigh School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hancock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hancock Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hancock Middlehigh School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 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 Middlehigh School?
35.5% of students at Hancock Middlehigh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hancock Middlehigh School?
The largest demographic group at Hancock Middlehigh School is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Hancock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hancock Middlehigh School?
Hancock Middlehigh School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Middlehigh School rank among public schools in Hancock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hancock Middlehigh School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hancock, MI. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Hancock Middlehigh School, Hancock Public Schools also operates Barkell Elementary School (257 students). See the Hancock Public Schools district page for the complete list.