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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazel Green High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hazel Green High School's student population of 1,454 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,454 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Hazel Green High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Green High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#612 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
26%
31%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Hazel Green High School (HGHS) is located in Hazel Green in north Madison County, Alabama, USA. It is operated by the Madison County Board of Education.
- History: Hazel Green High School has a long line of history that forms the present school open today. 1819 is the earliest record of a school in Hazel Green, Alabama. As of that time, the area of Hazel Green was extremely rural. Hazel Green School, as it was known by, was a small private school house located somewhere in between what is now Hazel Green Elementary and Highway 431. Students were solicited in the Alabama Republican to attend Hazel Green School for one dollar per month. After that time, records show that numerous other schools were started. All schools within the Hazel Green district were private until a school with the same name of Hazel Green School emerged in 1920. On May 8, 1916, an amount of one thousand dollars was approved and granted to build the new public Hazel Green School. A two story building was constructed holding ninety-seven students and three teachers within its first year of operation. From there, Hazel Green School was rebuilt three times (rebuilt in 1928, 1962, and 1994 to hold more capacity.) From 1920 until fall of 1994, (when the newest building was opened) Hazel Green School was a unit school for grades K-12. It was not until 1994 that Hazel Green School's upper grades were formed into Hazel Green High School (grades 9-12.)
- Mascot: Originally, due to the school's mascot, Hazel Green school was known as the Greenies (mythical elf like creature.) This changed however when considerations arose in the 60's about the school color in comparison to the mascot. The colors at the time were red and white with a mascot known as the Greenies. The HGS Booster club decided either the colors or the mascot had to be replaced. In 1965, Hazel Green School's mascot was switched to the TROJANS. The switch to this particular mascot was inspired by University of Southern California's football success and popularity.
- Extracurricular activities: HGHS spirit reaches beyond the textbooks. It is home to many extracurricular activities as well. School involvement ranges from school sports of various kinds, to memberships with national organizations. Notable school activities/clubs/organizations include:
- Arts: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Art Club, National Art Honor Society, Drama Club, Choir.
- Boys Sports: Baseball, Basketball (Varsity, JV), Track, Football (Varsity, JV, Freshman), Golf, Soccer (Varsity, JV), Swim team, Tennis.
- Girls Sports: Basketball (Varsity, JV, Freshman); Cheerleading, Fall and Winter (Varsity, JV-- football, basketball, competition); Soccer (Varsity, JV); Softball; Swim team; Tennis; Track; Volleyball; Dance Team.
- Clubs/Organizations: FCCLA, YDA, FFA, JROTC, Spanish Club, Spanish National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS)/First Priority, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), SADD, Stand Up, Hazel Green Crazies (Sports fan club), French Club, French National Honor Society, Scholars Bowl, Junior Civitan, Science Olympiad, SCA, FBLA, NHS, TARS, Quill and Scroll, Trojan Ambassadors (official student hosts for HGHS), International Thespian Society.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Green High School's ranking?
Hazel Green High School is ranked #612 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hazel Green High School often compared to?
Hazel Green High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckhorn High School, Madison County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hazel Green High School?
The graduation rate of Hazel Green High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hazel Green High School?
1,454 students attend Hazel Green High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hazel Green High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Green High School?
Hazel Green High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hazel Green High School offer ?
Hazel Green High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Green High School part of?
Hazel Green High School is part of Madison County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Quality of academic programs is average for the county.
Facillities are O.K., and clean enough.
Level of parent involvement is too low. The sdministration and counselors ignore us and act like we should shut up and let them do what they want no matter what our kids need. I tried to fix a schedule and you would have thought I kicked their puppy for all the wailing and gnashing of teeth. Who works for who here?
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