Hancock North Central School vs West Hancock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hancock North Central School
Kiln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
West Hancock Elementary
Picayune · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Hancock North Central School Kiln, Mississippi | West Hancock Elementary Picayune, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 427 | #134 of 427 |
| National rank | #21806 of 50,301 | #25410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 404 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | Kiln | Picayune |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hancock North Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 49.7).
- •Hancock North Central School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Hancock North Central School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Hancock North Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 75.1%).
- •West Hancock Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Hancock North Central School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 349.
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 Hancock North Central School better than West Hancock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hancock North Central School ranks higher (54.8 vs 49.7 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 Hancock North Central School and West Hancock Elementary?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Kiln and Picayune in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hancock North Central School: 404. West Hancock Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hancock North Central School and West Hancock Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Hancock North Central School is 100th of 427 and West Hancock Elementary is 134th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).