Serving 884 students in grades 6-8, Hancock Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hancock Middle School's student population of 884 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
884 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
62 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 795 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
8%
45%
White
83%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock Middle School's ranking?
Hancock Middle School is ranked #338 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hancock Middle School often compared to?
Hancock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay Waveland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hancock Middle School?
884 students attend Hancock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hancock Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Hancock Middle School offer ?
Hancock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock Middle School part of?
Hancock Middle School is part of Hancock School District.
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