Below Average
#709 of 863 schools in MS
Hazlehurst High School
High School · Hazlehurst City School District · Hazlehurst, MS
A Hazlehurst City School District high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 SOUTH HALEY STREET, Hazlehurst, MS 39083
- Math 35% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hazlehurst High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hazlehurst High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated861/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,756
Median home value
$87,200
Median rent
$562/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hazlehurst City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hazlehurst High School is listed in HAZLEHURST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst High School is a public high school in Hazlehurst, MS, part of Hazlehurst City School District, serving approximately 436 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hazlehurst High School
What grades does Hazlehurst High School serve?
Hazlehurst High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hazlehurst High School?
Hazlehurst High School has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hazlehurst High School rank in MS?
Hazlehurst High School ranks #709 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Hazlehurst High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hazlehurst High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hazlehurst High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazlehurst High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hazlehurst High School a charter school?
No, Hazlehurst High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hazlehurst High School a Title I school?
No, Hazlehurst High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hazlehurst High School?
100.0% of students at Hazlehurst High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Copiah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (601) 894-2489
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39083)
- 8,497
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39083; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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