For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,688 students in Hancock County, MS. The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, MS are Hancock High School and Bay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hancock County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bay High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hancock High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-2251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bay High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Blue Meadow Road
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Career Technical Cen
Vocational School
7180 Airport Road
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Kiln, MS 39556
(228) 467-3568
Gr: 9-12
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6098 1st Avenue
Pearlington, MS 39572
(228) 533-7872
Pearlington, MS 39572
(228) 533-7872
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
400 North Second St
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
(228) 467-4052
Gr: 3-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, MS include Hancock High School and Bay High School. Hancock County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
3 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hancock County include: Hancock High School vs. Bay High School, Bay High School vs. Hancock High School
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