For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 232 students in Hawesville, KY.
The top ranked public school in Hawesville, KY is South Hancock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawesville, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Hawesville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Hawesville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hancock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8631 State Rt 69
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-6762
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Alternative Program
Alternative School
8080 Hwy 60 W.
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-7765
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Hawesville, Kentucky 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Hawesville School Rd
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Hawesville, KY 42348
(270) 927-8323
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hawesville, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Hawesville, KY include South Hancock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hawesville?
2 public schools are located in Hawesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawesville?
Hawesville public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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