For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,231 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 48% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hazlehurst have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Hazlehurst, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeff Davis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Pat Dixon Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Gr: 3-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Jeff Davis Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Gr: 6-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Gr: PK-2 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Hazlehurst, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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