Hancock County Middle School

Hancock County
100 State Rt 271 South
Lewisport, KY 42351
333 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hancock County Middle School, located in Lewisport, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the local community. As part of the Hancock County Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during the transitional middle school years. The school strives to create a supportive environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, character, and social responsibility.

The school community focuses on providing a well-rounded experience, blending core curriculum subjects with extracurricular opportunities that encourage student involvement. By leveraging its position within the Lewisport area, Hancock County Middle School aims to maintain strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community to ensure students have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed. Through a commitment to excellence and a focus on the specific developmental needs of middle-grade learners, the school works to cultivate a positive educational culture for all its students.
333
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    304 (91.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.5 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hancock County
Phone: (270)927-6712
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 140
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 109
Grade 7 113
Grade 8 111
Gender Ratio