For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,242 students in Hazlehurst, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazlehurst, GA are Jeff Davis Elementary School and Jeff Davis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hazlehurst, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazlehurst have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hazlehurst, GA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeff Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Pat Dixon Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Grades: 3-5
| 654 students
Rank: #22.
Jeff Davis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jeff Davis Primary School
Magnet School
71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Grades: PK-2
| 913 students
Hazlehurst, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jeff Davis Alternative Training Educational Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
29 Educational Drive
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6705
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
44 Charles Rogers Blvd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6700
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hazlehurst, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hazlehurst, GA include Jeff Davis Elementary School and Jeff Davis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hazlehurst?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hazlehurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Hazlehurst?
Hazlehurst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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