- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280183000315
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Hazlehurst High School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 280183000315 · Hazlehurst, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazlehurst Elementary School (643 students)
Hazlehurst High School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hazlehurst High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazlehurst Ele
Hazlehurst Elementary School
643 students
- This school
Hazlehurst High School
385 students
- Hazlehurst Mid
Hazlehurst Middle School
292 students
What this shows Hazlehurst High School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazlehurst High School compares
Hazlehurst High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for Hazlehurst City School District reports $12,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~385 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 35.
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 24/100 (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 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.
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.