For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,413 students in Hazlehurst City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 8% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,413 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Hazlehurst City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
166 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%
# Black Students
1,191 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
84%
47%
# White Students
26 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
2%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
92
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
23
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,856 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,441
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,856
$11,965
Best Hazlehurst City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
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
| 677 students
Rank: #22.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Hazlehurst High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 S. Haley Street
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-2489
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,413 students.
What is the rank of Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District is ranked #124 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlehurst City School District?
84% of Hazlehurst City School District students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, 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 $10,856 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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