For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 615 students in Hazlehurst, MS.
The top ranked public preschool in Hazlehurst, MS is Hazlehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazlehurst, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Hazlehurst have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hazlehurst, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazlehurst Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Marvin Minor Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
(601) 574-2783
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hazlehurst, MS?
The top ranked public preschools in Hazlehurst, MS include Hazlehurst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hazlehurst?
1 public preschools are located in Hazlehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlehurst?
Hazlehurst public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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