Hancock Public Schools, Michigan

Hancock Public Schools is a unified school district in Houghton County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 7,377 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 42 sq mi (109 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,377 ± 331
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Houghton County
Land area
42 sq mi (109 km²)
Median household income
$69,659 ± $11,420
Median home value
$200,800 ± $19,502
Water area
285 sq mi (738 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2617550
Coordinates (central point)
47.230084, -88.620095

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 Public Schools, largest first

  1. Hancock (city)4,574 people
  2. Franklin Township1,791 people
  3. Hancock Township685 people
  4. Quincy Township327 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. Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools9.8 mi southeast
  2. Adams Township School District14 mi southwest
  3. Houghton-Portage Township Schools18 mi south
  4. Calumet Public Schools27 mi northeast
  5. Ontonagon Area Schools50 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Hancock Public Schools. 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 Public Schools before you rely on it.

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