Hazlehurst Elementary vs McLaurin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Mississippi, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazlehurst Elementary
Hazlehurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students
McLaurin Elementary
Natchez · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
642 students
| Measure | Hazlehurst Elementary Hazlehurst, Mississippi | McLaurin Elementary Natchez, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 427 | #280 of 427 |
| National rank | #48175 of 50,301 | #39273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 643 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| city | Hazlehurst | Natchez |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLaurin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 13.8).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 25%).
- •Hazlehurst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.5% vs 100%).
- •McLaurin Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Hazlehurst Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 642.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hazlehurst Elementary better than McLaurin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McLaurin Elementary ranks higher (28.9 vs 13.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hazlehurst Elementary and McLaurin Elementary?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Hazlehurst and Natchez in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hazlehurst Elementary: 643. McLaurin Elementary: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hazlehurst Elementary and McLaurin Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Hazlehurst Elementary is 380th of 427 and McLaurin Elementary is 280th of 427 among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).