For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,189 students in Kiln, MS. The top-ranked public high school in Kiln, MS is Hancock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kiln, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Kiln have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Mississippi public high schools.
Kiln, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Kiln, MS (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: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kiln, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kiln, MS include Hancock High School. Kiln has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Mississippi.
How many public high schools are located in Kiln?
2 public high schools are located in Kiln.
What is the racial composition of students in Kiln?
Kiln public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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