- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazel Green, AL
Hazel Green High School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Green High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010222000836
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Green High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hazel Green · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Green High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Green High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000836 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Hazel Green High School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 010222000836 · Hazel Green, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,454 enr · 21.7:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Hazel Green High School held near 1,407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.0 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hazel Green High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- This school
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- Hazel Green El
Hazel Green Elementary School
963 students
What this shows Hazel Green High School reports 1,454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Green High School compares
Hazel Green High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,454 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,454
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Hazel Green High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Green High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Green High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Green High School
How many students attend Hazel Green High School?
Hazel Green High School has 1,454 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazel Green, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,348 (2022-23) → 1,407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Green High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Green High School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Green High School?
36.4% of students at Hazel Green High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Green High School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Green High School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Hazel Green, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Green High School?
Hazel Green High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazel Green High School rank among public schools in Hazel Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Green High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Hazel Green High School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Buckhorn High School (1,320 students), and Meridianville Middle School (1,100 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.