Summary:
Zip code 35672 in Town Creek, Alabama, is served by two elementary schools—Hatton Elementary School and Hazlewood Elementary School—both part of the Lawrence County district and both covering grades PK-6.
Hatton Elementary is the clear standout in this area. It enrolls nearly twice as many students (424 vs. 221) and consistently outperforms Hazlewood across every subject and grade level. In 2025-2026, Hatton’s math proficiency ranged from 36.5% to 62.0% depending on grade, while Hazlewood’s ranged from just 11.5% to 25.0%. Hatton also exceeds district averages in most categories and even beats state averages in several, such as 3rd-grade math (62% vs. 44.9% statewide) and 3rd-grade English (74% vs. 64.8%). Hazlewood, by contrast, scores well below both district and state averages in nearly all subjects, with 4th-grade math proficiency at just 11.5% compared to the state’s 42.1%. Hatton holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 57th percentile statewide, while Hazlewood sits in the 16th percentile with a 1-star rating.
Interestingly, Hazlewood actually spends more per student ($10,991 vs. $8,716) and has far lower chronic absenteeism (3.9% vs. 16.9%), yet its academic results lag dramatically. This suggests that factors beyond funding and attendance—likely tied to the high poverty rate (85% of Hazlewood students receive free/reduced lunch vs. 44% at Hatton)—are driving the achievement gap. Both schools show year-to-year score volatility, so single-year data should be interpreted cautiously. For parents, Hatton offers stronger academics and a more stable track record, while Hazlewood faces significant challenges despite good attendance and higher per-pupil investment.
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