| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County School District | Bay Saint Louis | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 4,060 | 7 | — | 5 |
| Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District | Waveland | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,672 | 4 | — | 1 |
How Hancock County compares
Together they enroll 5,732 students across 11 schools. The largest is Hancock County School District with 4,060 students. Districts here average 9.0/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 9/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Hancock County, Mississippi
Hancock County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hancock County is Hancock County School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hancock County, MS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Hancock County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hancock County, MS?
Of the districts serving Hancock County, Hancock County School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.