- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Hazlehurst Middle School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 280183000316 · Hazlehurst, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 18.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazlehurst Elementary School (643 students)
Hazlehurst Middle School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-16.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Hazlehurst Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazlehurst Ele
Hazlehurst Elementary School
643 students
- Hazlehurst Hig
Hazlehurst High School
385 students
- This school
Hazlehurst Middle School
292 students
What this shows Hazlehurst Middle School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazlehurst Middle School compares
Hazlehurst Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.