Enrollment
385
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazlehurst, MS
Hazlehurst High School
Federal NCES profile for Hazlehurst 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 280183000315
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazlehurst High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazlehurst High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlehurst High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazlehurst, MS.
School address
District: Hazlehurst City School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280183000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazlehurst High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the Mississippi typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 311 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hazlehurst City School District also operates Hazlehurst Elementary School (643 students) and Hazlehurst Middle School (292 students) alongside Hazlehurst High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hazlehurst High School compares
Hazlehurst High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.8%
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
$11,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
White 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Hazlehurst High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazlehurst City School District, which includes Hazlehurst High School.
$11,543
Per student
-4%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 42.1%
Federal 24.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hazlehurst High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehurst Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazlehurst Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazlehurst High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hazlehurst High School
How many students attend Hazlehurst High School?
Hazlehurst High School has 385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazlehurst, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst High School is 14.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazlehurst High School?
100.0% of students at Hazlehurst High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazlehurst High School?
The largest demographic group at Hazlehurst High School is African American at 81.0% of enrollment, in Hazlehurst, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazlehurst High School?
Hazlehurst High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazlehurst High School rank among public schools in Hazlehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlehurst High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hazlehurst, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hazlehurst on the city page.
Is Hazlehurst High School a good school?
Hazlehurst High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hazlehurst City School District?
Besides Hazlehurst High School, Hazlehurst City School District also operates Hazlehurst Elementary School (643 students) and Hazlehurst Middle School (292 students). See the Hazlehurst City School District district page for the complete list.
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