Hazlehurst City School District
School District · Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,649
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,649
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Hazlehurst City School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hazlehurst City School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Hazlehurst Elementary School
Hazlehurst · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hazlehurst Middle School
Hazlehurst · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Mississippi rank
#81 of 138
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Mississippi avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,649
+$37 vs Mississippi median
District size
1,328 students
Smaller than Mississippi median
The short answer
Hazlehurst City School District ranks #81 of 138 Mississippi districts by overall school rating. Hazlehurst City School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hazlehurst Elementary School (7.3/10), Hazlehurst Middle School (6.3/10), and Hazlehurst High School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hazlehurst City School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hazlehurst City School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazlehurst Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Hazlehurst Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Hazlehurst High School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hazlehurst City School District
Hazlehurst City School District is a Hazlehurst, Mississippi school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,328 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $12,649 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Hazlehurst City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hazlehurst Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Hazlehurst City School District students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 22.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hazlehurst City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hazlehurst City School District with test data.
Schools in Hazlehurst City School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Mississippi
- City
- Hazlehurst
- Total Enrollment
- 1,328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hazlehurst City School District?
The average composite rating for Hazlehurst City School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst City School District spends $12,649 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hazlehurst City School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hazlehurst City School District is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hazlehurst City School District?
Hazlehurst Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hazlehurst City School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Hazlehurst City School District?
Across schools in Hazlehurst City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hazlehurst City School District compare to other districts in Mississippi?
Hazlehurst City School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Mississippi by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mississippi Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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