Forest Hill High School vs Hancock High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 224 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,139 students
Hancock High School
Kiln · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,184 students
| Measure | Forest Hill High School Jackson, Mississippi | Hancock High School Kiln, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 197 | #47 of 197 |
| National rank | #16552 of 16,910 | #7722 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 1,139 | 1,184 |
| Enrollment | 1,139 | 1,184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 59.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 58% |
| city | Jackson | Kiln |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 10.7).
- •Hancock High School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 3%).
- •Hancock High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 11%).
- •Hancock High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 100%).
- •Hancock High School is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 1,139.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Hill High School better than Hancock High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock High School ranks higher (52.5 vs 10.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Hill High School and Hancock High School?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Kiln in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill High School: 1,139. Hancock High School: 1,184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill High School and Hancock High School rank in Mississippi?
Forest Hill High School is 194th of 197 and Hancock High School is 47th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).