For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 436 students in Hazlehurst, MS.
The top ranked public high school in Hazlehurst, MS is Hazlehurst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazlehurst, MS public high school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Hazlehurst have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Hazlehurst, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hazlehurst High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hazlehurst, MS (2025-26)
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: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hazlehurst, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Hazlehurst, MS include Hazlehurst High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hazlehurst?
1 public high schools are located in Hazlehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlehurst?
Hazlehurst public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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