The majority of students in Hancock County’s only school district were white in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of the 1,578 students attending schools in Hancock County’s only school district, 91.6% were white. Multiracial students constituted the second-largest ethnic group in the county, accounting for 3.7%.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Hancock County’s only school district, representing 91.9% of the student body.
The Hancock County student population also comprised 3.2% Hispanic or Latino students, 0.8% African American students, 0.6% Asian students, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in the county dropped to 4.4% compared to the previous year.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County School District | White | 91.6% | 1,578 |
