Summary:
Hazel Green, Alabama, is served by the Madison County school district and contains three public schools—Hazel Green High School (grades 9-12), Meridianville Middle School (grades 6-8), and Hazel Green Elementary School (grades PK-5)—serving a combined 3,517 students.
Hazel Green High School is the clear standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 77th percentile statewide. It boasts a 95.9% graduation rate, exceeding both district and state averages, and its English proficiency (46.3%) is 12.6 points above the state average. While its ranking has slipped from 51st to 88th over three years, it remains in the top quarter of Alabama high schools. In contrast, Meridianville Middle School shows a concerning decline, dropping from the 73rd to 63rd percentile, with 7th-grade math proficiency at just 20.7%. Hazel Green Elementary School is a consistent performer, ranking in the low-60s percentile, with strong 3rd and 5th grade English scores (75% and 75.6%).
The most striking trend is the math achievement drop between elementary and middle school: 5th-grade math proficiency is 50.4%, but it falls to 28.5% in 6th grade and 20.7% in 7th grade—a nearly 30-point decline. This suggests a critical intervention point. Additionally, all three schools exceed the state's 12% chronic absenteeism rate, with the elementary (16.8%) and high school (16.1%) notably higher. The elementary school also spends $1,944 more per student than the middle school, despite similar demographics. Despite economic challenges (40.7% free/reduced lunch), the high school outperforms expectations, while the middle school lags district peers in math by 11.7 points in 6th grade. Overall, Hazel Green offers strong English instruction and a solid high school, but families should watch math transition and attendance patterns.
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