Hancock North Central High School was a high school in Kiln, Mississippi. The school first opened on August 28, 1959. The school's athletic teams were called the Hawks. Its most famous alumnus, NFL quarterback Brett Favre, played baseball and football at Hancock North Central, earning five varsity letters.
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock North Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock North Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hancock North Central School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Red, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hancock North Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hancock North Central School is 0.12, 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
#40 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
2%
45%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hancock North Central School's ranking?
Hancock North Central School is ranked #40 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hancock North Central School often compared to?
Hancock North Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Hancock Elementary School, South Hancock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Hancock North Central School?
404 students attend Hancock North Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hancock North Central School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hancock North Central School?
Hancock North Central School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hancock North Central School offer ?
Hancock North Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hancock North Central School part of?
Hancock North Central School is part of Hancock School District.
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