Hazlehurst High School

Hazlehurst High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
101 S Haley St,  Hazlehurst, MS
Hazlehurst City School District
3.2
4.0
436 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jeff Mumford
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
29%
State Average
18%
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
386:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Black
86%
Hispanic
10.2%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
1.2%

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.
University of Southern Mississippi 109 Students
Mississippi State University 103 Students
Alcorn State University 100 Students
Jackson State University 89 Students
Copiah-Lincoln Community College 83 Students
University of Mississippi 76 Students
Hinds Community College 69 Students
Tougaloo College 47 Students
Belhaven University 38 Students
Mississippi Valley State University 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 50 Students
Business 23 Students
Biology 19 Students
Real Estate 12 Students
Radiologic Technician 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 56 Reviews
3.0 Junior
7/10/2024
My experience with Hazlehurst Highschool is very crucial. There isn't a lot resources to help prepare the students for a life outside of school.
4.0 Senior
7/25/2022
HHS is overall a good school. I would like to see more of security enhancements as well as more variety of sports and activities.
5.0 Alum
6/2/2022
My experience at HHS was very up and down. There were a lot of good moments and a lot of bad. The bonds and connections I made there are everlasting. I really appreciate all of the staff and administration for all of their help.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 student
6/1/2011
Hey! I will be graduating in 2012 and i will say i have loved my years at Hazlehurst High School. Even though our school wasn't fancy like other schools; Hazlehurst have taught me things to prepare me for my career. Some people might not understand what all my school has been through, but i must say...

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Hazlehurst High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hazlehurst, MS, in the Hazlehurst neighborhood, and is served by the Hazlehurst City School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 436 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Hazlehurst High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $116,668. Discover additional schools in the area, like Copiah Educational Foundation, Victory Christian School, Hazlehurst Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Hazlehurst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hazlehurst High School.

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