For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 892 students in Hazlehurst, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazlehurst, MS are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazlehurst have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hazlehurst, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Hazlehurst, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazlehurst, MS include Hazlehurst Middle School and Hazlehurst Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazlehurst?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hazlehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlehurst?
Hazlehurst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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