West Hancock Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Picayune, Mississippi 39466 · Hancock School District
#134 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#25410 of 50,301 nationally
About West Hancock Elementary
West Hancock Elementary is a public elementary located in Picayune, in the Hancock School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 134th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 10 schools in Picayune; West Hancock Elementary ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Hancock Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Hancock Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Hancock Elementary a good school?
West Hancock Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 49.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #134 of 427 in Mississippi. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Hancock Elementary rank in Mississippi?
West Hancock Elementary ranks #134 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #25410 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Hancock Elementary?
West Hancock Elementary had 349 students in 2025.
Is West Hancock Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Hancock Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Hancock Elementary?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of West Hancock Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.