Top Rankings
Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 577 students in Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
577 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)65-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,092 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,600
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,092
$17,693
Best Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 N Elevation St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hancock Middlehigh School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 2 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #176 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
95% of Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Hancock ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,092 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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