Serving 1,407 students in grades 9-12, Hazel Green High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Hazel Green High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Green High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hazel Green High School (HGHS) is located in Hazel Green in north
Madison County, Alabama, USA. It is operated by the Madison County
Board of Education.
History: Hazel Green High School has a long line of history
that forms the present school open today. 1819 is the earliest
record of a school in Hazel Green, Alabama. As of that time, the
area of Hazel Green was extremely rural. Hazel Green School, as it
was known by, was a small private school house located somewhere in
between what is now Hazel Green Elementary and Highway 431.
Students were solicited in the Alabama Republican to attend Hazel
Green School for one dollar per month. After that time, records
show that numerous other schools were started. All schools within
the Hazel Green district were private until a school with the same
name of Hazel Green School emerged in 1920. On May 8, 1916, an
amount of one thousand dollars was approved and granted to build
the new public Hazel Green School. A two story building was
constructed holding ninety-seven students and three teachers within
its first year of operation. From there, Hazel Green School was
rebuilt three times (rebuilt in 1928, 1962, and 1994 to hold more
capacity.) From 1920 until fall of 1994, (when the newest building
was opened) Hazel Green School was a unit school for grades K-12.
It was not until 1994 that Hazel Green School's upper grades were
formed into Hazel Green High School (grades 9-12.)
Mascot: Originally, due to the school's mascot, Hazel Green
school was known as the Greenies (mythical elf like creature.) This
changed however when considerations arose in the 60's about the
school color in comparison to the mascot. The colors at the time
were red and white with a mascot known as the Greenies. The HGS
Booster club decided either the colors or the mascot had to be
replaced. In 1965, Hazel Green School's mascot was switched to the
TROJANS. The switch to this particular mascot was inspired by
University of Southern California's football success and
popularity.
Extracurricular activities: HGHS spirit reaches beyond the
textbooks. It is home to many extracurricular activities as well.
School involvement ranges from school sports of various kinds, to
memberships with national organizations. Notable school
activities/clubs/organizations include:
Arts: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Art Club,
National Art Honor Society, Drama Club, Choir.
Boys Sports: Baseball, Basketball (Varsity, JV), Track,
Football (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Golf, Soccer (Varsity, JV), Swim
team, Tennis.
Girls Sports: Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman);
Cheerleading, Fall and Winter (Varsity, JV-- football, basketball,
competition); Soccer (Varsity, JV); Softball; Swim team; Tennis;
Track; Volleyball; Dance Team.
Clubs/Organizations: FCCLA, YDA, FFA, JROTC, Spanish Club,
Spanish National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Students
(FCS)/First Priority, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), SADD,
Stand Up, Hazel Green Crazies (Sports fan club), French Club,
French National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Junior Civitan,
Science Olympiad, SCA, FBLA, NHS, TARS, Quill and Scroll, Trojan
Ambassadors (official student hosts for HGHS), International
Thespian Society.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazel Green High School?
The graduation rate of Hazel Green High School is 93%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hazel Green High School?
1,407 students attend Hazel Green High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hazel Green High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Green High School?
Hazel Green High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Green High School offer ?
Hazel Green High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazel Green High School part of?
Quality of academic programs is average for the county.
Facillities are O.K., and clean enough.
Level of parent involvement is too low. The sdministration and counselors ignore us and act like we should shut up and let them do what they want no matter what our kids need. I tried to fix a schedule and you would have thought I kicked their puppy for all the wailing and gnashing of teeth. Who works for who here?
- Posted by Parent - barde
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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