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Hazel Green High School vs. Madison County High School

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School Overview

School
Hazel Green High School
14380 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Madison County High School
174 Brock Rd
Gurley, AL 35748
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Hazel Green High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12, ranked #612 in the state in 2023, reflecting a decline from #319 in 2012 and fluctuating ranking trends over the past decade.
In 2023, math proficiency was 29%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 41%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 39%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew to 1,407 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, and minority enrollment was 42%, indicating demographic diversity in this Berkeley Heights public high school.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 94% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rose notably to 43% in 2023 from 13% in 2011, reflecting socioeconomic shifts among the student population.
Madison County High School ranked #598 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #213 in 2018 and placing it in the top 50% for overall testing statewide.
Math proficiency was 30–34% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was lower than the state average at 35–39% compared to 47%; science proficiency was 35–39%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 497 students in 2022 to 483 in 2023, with 33% of students eligible for free lunch, up from 19% the previous year, reflecting a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 464 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, ranging from 90–94% over recent years compared to the state rate of 88% in 2023.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,407 students
464 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hazel Green High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Madison County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hazel Green High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Madison County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hazel Green High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Madison County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Green High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Madison County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#612 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#598 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hazel Green High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Madison County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in AL)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Green High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Green High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazel Green High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hazel Green High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Madison County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hazel Green High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Madison County High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
408
111
Grade 10 Students
374
120
Grade 11 Students
317
131
Grade 12 Students
308
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hazel Green High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Madison County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hazel Green High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Madison County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hazel Green High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Madison County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
23%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hazel Green High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Madison County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hazel Green High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Madison County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hazel Green High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Madison County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hazel Green High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Madison County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hazel Green High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Madison County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hazel Green High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Madison County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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