For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,378 students in Hazel Green, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hazel Green, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hazel Green, AL are Hazel Green Elementary School, Meridianville Middle School and Hazel Green High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazel Green, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hazel Green have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hazel Green, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14250 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Meridianville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12975 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Hazel Green High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14380 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-3220
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,407 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hazel Green, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hazel Green, AL include Hazel Green Elementary School, Meridianville Middle School and Hazel Green High School.
How many public schools are located in Hazel Green?
3 public schools are located in Hazel Green.
What percentage of students in Hazel Green go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hazel Green are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hazel Green?
Hazel Green public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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