Hancock County School District, Kentucky

Hancock County School District is a unified school district in Hancock County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 9,034 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 188 sq mi (486 km²) of land.

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Hancock County School District in Kentucky
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,034
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Hancock County
Land area
188 sq mi (486 km²)
Median household income
$65,464 ± $6,368
Median home value
$141,200 ± $17,527
Water area
11.2 sq mi (29.1 km²)
State
Kentucky
Census code (GEOID)
2102460
Coordinates (central point)
37.843325, -86.792761

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Hancock County School District, largest first

  1. Lewisport (city)2,057 people
  2. Hawesville (city)1,188 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Cannelton City Schools, Indiana5.5 mi northeast
  2. Cloverport Independent School District9.1 mi east
  3. Tell City-Troy Township School Corporation, Indiana9.2 mi northeast
  4. Daviess County School District18 mi southwest
  5. North Spencer County School Corporation, Indiana18 mi northwest
  6. South Spencer County School Corporation, Indiana18 mi west
  7. Breckinridge County School District20 mi east
  8. Perry Central Community School Corporation, Indiana20 mi northeast
  9. Ohio County School District25 mi south

These share a boundary with Hancock County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Hancock County School District before you rely on it.

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