Enrollment
292
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazlehurst, MS
Hazlehurst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hazlehurst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280183000316
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazlehurst Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazlehurst Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlehurst Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazlehurst, MS.
School address
District: Hazlehurst City School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280183000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hazlehurst Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hazlehurst Middle School
Hazlehurst Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Mississippi schools and 38% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
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.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 270 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 292 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hazlehurst City School District also operates Hazlehurst Elementary School (643 students) and Hazlehurst High School (385 students) alongside Hazlehurst Middle 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 Middle School compares
Hazlehurst Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 96% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 7.9%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Hazlehurst Middle School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazlehurst City School District, which includes Hazlehurst Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlehurst Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazlehurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazlehurst Middle 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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hazlehurst Middle School
How many students attend Hazlehurst Middle School?
Hazlehurst Middle School has 292 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazlehurst, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazlehurst Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazlehurst Middle School?
100.0% of students at Hazlehurst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazlehurst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hazlehurst Middle School is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Hazlehurst, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazlehurst Middle School?
Hazlehurst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hazlehurst Middle School rank among public schools in Hazlehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazlehurst Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Hazlehurst Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Mississippi schools. 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 Middle School, Hazlehurst City School District also operates Hazlehurst Elementary School (643 students) and Hazlehurst High School (385 students). See the Hazlehurst City School District district page for the complete list.
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