Summary:
Zip code 35750, encompassing the Hazel Green area of Alabama, is served by a single high school, Hazel Green High School, which educates students in grades 9 through 12 within the Madison County district.
As the only high school in this zip code, Hazel Green High School is a large, 4-star institution with an enrollment of 1,454 students. Its most notable academic strength is English, where 46.3% of 11th graders are proficient, significantly outpacing the state average of 33.7% and even exceeding its own district's rate. Science proficiency (40.7%) also beats the state average, though it saw a notable drop from the previous year. Mathematics is the clear weak point, with proficiency at 27.2%, matching the state average but trailing the district. The school boasts an excellent graduation rate of 95.9%, well above the state's 91.5%, and its dropout rate is historically lower than the state's. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern at 16.1%, higher than both the district and state averages, which may be a factor in the math performance gap.
While Hazel Green High School has maintained a strong 4-star rating, its state ranking has slipped from #51 to #88 over the past two years, moving it from the top 15% to the top 23% of Alabama high schools. This decline, despite strong graduation rates, suggests that academic proficiency gains are not keeping pace with other schools statewide. With 40.7% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, the school serves a moderately diverse economic population yet still achieves above-average results in English and Science. For parents, this is a solid school with a proven track record in language arts and keeping students on track to graduate, but one where math performance and attendance are areas to watch closely.
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