For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,328 students in Hazlehurst, MS.
The top ranked public schools in Hazlehurst, MS are Hazlehurst High School, Hazlehurst Middle School and Hazlehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazlehurst, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Hazlehurst have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hazlehurst, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazlehurst High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S. Haley Street
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hazlehurst, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Hazlehurst, MS include Hazlehurst High School, Hazlehurst Middle School and Hazlehurst Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hazlehurst?
3 public schools are located in Hazlehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlehurst?
Hazlehurst public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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