Hazlehurst Middle School

Hazlehurst City School District
112 MARVIN MINOR DRIVE
HAZLEHURST, MS 39083
292 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Hazlehurst Middle School is a public educational institution located in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. As part of the Hazlehurst City School District, the school serves students in the middle grades, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The school operates with a focus on core academic standards, striving to foster student growth in a supportive community environment.

Situated on Marvin Minor Drive, the school serves as a central hub for the local student population in Copiah County. By leveraging the resources of the Hazlehurst City School District, the middle school works to promote student achievement and engagement through various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities. Families and community members can access further information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic initiatives through the district’s official website at http://www.hazlehurst.k12.ms.us.
292
Total Students
19.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    219 (75.0%)
  • Hispanic
    42 (14.4%)
  • Two or More
    23 (7.9%)
  • White
    5 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hazlehurst City School District
Phone: (601)894-3463
Website: http://www.hazlehurst.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 291
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 94
Grade 8 118
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crystal Springs Middle School
Copiah County School District
365 Students
2092 South Pat Harrison
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS 39059 (8.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th