Serving 436 students in grades 9-12, Hazlehurst High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Hazlehurst High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazlehurst High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hazlehurst High School is ranked #544 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Hazlehurst High School often compared to?
Hazlehurst High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazlehurst High School?
The graduation rate of Hazlehurst High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hazlehurst High School?
436 students attend Hazlehurst High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hazlehurst High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazlehurst High School?
Hazlehurst High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hazlehurst High School offer ?
Hazlehurst High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hazlehurst High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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