For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,317 students in Hazlehurst City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Hazlehurst City School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
1,317 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hazlehurst City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.4%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
18%
7%
% Black
76%
45%
% White
2%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,275 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,408. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,648 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,275
$12,408
Spending / Student
$11,648
$12,276
Best Hazlehurst City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazlehurst High School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Gr: 9-13 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3960
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,317 students.
What is the rank of Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District is ranked #111 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlehurst City School District?
76% of Hazlehurst City School District students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Hazlehurst City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,648 is less than the state median of $12,276. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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