Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst High School serves 391 students in grades 9-12.
Hazlehurst High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hazlehurst High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Hazlehurst High School's student population of 391 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 391 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hazlehurst High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hazlehurst High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #767 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 94% | 48% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hazlehurst City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hazlehurst High School is Crystal Springs High School (9.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hazlehurst Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hazlehurst Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hazlehurst Hazlehurst Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 785 students10
0.6 miles
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783 0.6 PK-5 785 - Hazlehurst Hazlehurst Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 326 students10
0.7 miles
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463 0.7 6-8 326 - Crystal Springs Crystal Springs Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 720 students10
7.6 miles
2092 South Pat Harrison
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-2722 7.6 4-8 720 - Crystal Springs Crystal Springs Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-3 | 555 students10
8.8 miles
213 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4795 8.8 K-3 555 - Crystal Springs Crystal Springs High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 460 students10
9.0 miles
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059
(601) 892-4791 9 9-12 460
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