Hazel Green High School

Hazel Green High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14380 HWY 231431 N,  Hazel Green, AL
Madison County Schools
3.9
2.8
1,407 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Darrell Long
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
41.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
33.3%
State Average
27.8%
Science
20%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
443:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
54.9%
Black
25.7%
Hispanic
8.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama 343 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 335 Students
Auburn University 323 Students
University of North Alabama 300 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 233 Students
Calhoun Community College 203 Students
Troy University 169 Students
University of South Alabama 164 Students
Jacksonville State University 128 Students
Alabama A&M University 110 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 133 Students
Business 86 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Biology 59 Students
Engineering 41 Students
Elementary Education 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Mechanical Engineering 33 Students
Education 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 354 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/16/2025
Hazel Green High School, located in Hazel Green, Alabama is abundant with students but not as much with adversity. Though the school has a wide range of career path choices which I am proud to be of the medical academy.
5.0 Senior
9/24/2024
My experience at HGHS has been great. As a student athlete, I have been encouraged in Academics and Also excelling outside of the classroom. Thank you to Hazel Green High School for an amazing experience.
4.0 Senior
9/23/2024
Hazel Green High School is an overall nice school. The environment is very safe and the administration is friendly. The resources the school offers could be better. I feel as if the college preparedness isn't a main focus for the school. The could find ways to provide more resources tgo better ready the student for after high school succcess
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 15 Reviews
1.0 other
1/14/2026
This is a terrible school, it does not actually prioritize your student’s education, and they only want control. On top of that the dismissal and school parking lot is absolutely awful, students are constantly late getting to work and home simply because the school administrators do not know how to...
1.0 parent
11/9/2024
Where IEPs go to be ignored. Welcome special needs parents, hope you have a good lawyer on speed dial, because I’ve spent the last 3 years constantly calling mine. Teachers who physically touch your child, principal and VP who ignore calls/emails/continually commit acts of gross negligence against c...
1.0 parent
4/2/2023
Maybe in the past this was the school to attend in Madison county. Even I enjoyed this high schooll in the 90s. But in 2022-2023 with this administration it is diffinetly at bottom of the school system in area. Half the teachers just getting thru the day and head of administration should be over the...
5.0 parent
8/24/2019
My children are currently enrolled and we have found the staff extremely responsive. At other schools we have attended, it can take days to get an answer. I was able to get answers from counselors and staff even in the summer. The teachers love their students and care about their education. I would...

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Hazel Green High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hazel Green, AL, in the Hazel Green neighborhood, and is served by the Madison County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,407 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Hazel Green High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $300,388. Discover additional schools in the area, like Meridianville Middle School, Hazel Green Elementary School, Moores Mill Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Hazel Green has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hazel Green High School.

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