For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,063 students in Hazel Green, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Green, AL are Hazel Green Elementary School and Meridianville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazel Green, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazel Green have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hazel Green, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazel Green Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14250 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Meridianville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12975 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Green, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hazel Green, AL include Hazel Green Elementary School and Meridianville Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazel Green?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hazel Green.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazel Green?
Hazel Green public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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