For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 657 students in Hancock, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Hancock, MI are Barkell Elementary School, Copper Country Learning Center and Hancock Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hancock have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hancock, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 N Elevation St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hancock Middlehigh School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
110 E Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: 9-12
Hancock, Michigan 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridge School Of Dollar Bay (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
110 East Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
501 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Gr: 6-9 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock, MI include Barkell Elementary School, Copper Country Learning Center and Hancock Middlehigh School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock?
4 public schools are located in Hancock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock?
Hancock public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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