Hazlewood High School in Town Creek, Alabama closed in 2010 and served grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 202 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in its final operational period.
The school's math proficiency declined sharply from 80% in 2013 to 5% in 2023, which was significantly lower than the state average of 30% that year.
Reading proficiency dropped from 85% in 2011 to 25% in 2022, remaining well below the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 20% in both 2021 and 2022, lower than the state average of 38% in 2022.
The school's minority enrollment included 63% Black students and 5% Hispanic students, with 73% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting substantial socioeconomic need.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
63%
32%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hazlewood High School?
202 students attend Hazlewood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hazlewood High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazlewood High School?
Hazlewood High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazlewood High School offer ?
Hazlewood High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hazlewood High School part of?
Hazlewood High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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