For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 935 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 38% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazlehurst have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hazlehurst, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazlehurst Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3463
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3960
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 894-3960
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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