Hayden High School

Summary:

Hayden High School is a public high school in Hayden, Alabama, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 812 students. The school is part of the Blount County School District, which is ranked 51 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hayden High School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English that exceed the Blount County and Alabama state averages. The school's female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform particularly well, often ranking among the top 100 high schools in Alabama for these subgroups. However, the school's ranking for special education students has been more inconsistent, ranging from 24th to 130th in the state, suggesting a need to re-evaluate the support and resources for this student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Hayden High School generally outperforms the Blount County and Alabama state averages, but lags behind high-performing schools like Oneonta High School in the Oneonta City district. Additionally, Hayden High School has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 23.7% in 2021-2022 to 42% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income households that the school may need to support more effectively.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 125 Atwood Road
       Hayden, AL  35079


(205) 647-0397

District: Blount County

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,508 Help


Feeder schools for Hayden High School:

Elementary:    Hayden Elementary School
    Hayden Primary School
Middle:    Hayden Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  812

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Hispanic:
2.2%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hayden High School ranks better than 77.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hayden High School ranks better than 74.9% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Blount County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hayden High School has the largest high school student body size in the Blount County School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (2.2%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hayden High School is 19.3. 4 high schools in the Blount County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hayden High School is $8,508. 4 high schools in the Blount County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hayden High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hayden High School 98th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Hayden High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Hayden High School 95th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Hayden High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Blount County:

SchoolDigger ranks Blount County 51st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hayden High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.90 120th 407 70.5%
2005 63.00 124th 415 70.1%
2006 55.61 169th 409 58.7%
2007 45.98 235th 412 43.0%
2021 55.96 172nd 440 60.9%
2022 52.17 188th 432 56.5%
2023 45.72 229th 437 47.6%
2024 70.75 98th 442 77.8%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.04 174th 274 36.5%
2022 56.96 74th 256 71.1%
2023 49.68 107th 281 61.9%
2024 59.44 66th 281 76.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.24 130th 415 68.7%
2022 72.42 62nd 421 85.3%
2023 47.88 199th 410 51.5%
2024 66.38 105th 437 76.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.17 101st 415 75.7%
2022 52.02 189th 423 55.3%
2023 34.00 286th 417 31.4%
2024 79.27 61st 426 85.7%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.50 15th 26 42.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.72 236th 418 43.5%
2022 50.15 187th 427 56.2%
2023 55.67 160th 419 61.8%
2024 57.95 151st 428 64.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.42 205th 369 44.4%
2022 38.34 221st 376 41.2%
2023 26.59 294th 370 20.5%
2024 54.54 140th 373 62.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hayden High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.94 185th 357 48.2%
2005 60.14 140th 359 61.0%
2006 61.61 135th 357 62.2%
2007 73.27 73rd 358 79.6%
2008 70.39 67th 359 81.3%
2009 71.61 61st 357 82.9%
2010 67.91 98th 358 72.6%
2011 71.98 67th 360 81.4%
2012 71.87 67th 358 81.3%
2013 67.85 64th 358 82.1%
2014 65.48 103rd 358 71.2%
2015 65.65 95th 353 73.1%
2016 51.68 158th 351 55.0%
2017 39.51 202nd 353 42.8%
2018 78.55 70th 356 80.3%
2019 82.63 52nd 366 85.8%
2021 56.90 144th 371 61.2%
2022 77.98 67th 367 81.7%
2023 68.40 95th 371 74.4%
2024 67.30 95th 378 74.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.78 33rd 160 79.4%
2019 57.89 52nd 171 69.6%
2021 52.85 80th 196 59.2%
2022 31.90 117th 169 30.8%
2023 28.53 130th 182 28.6%
2024 77.02 24th 198 87.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.92 122nd 315 61.3%
2018 87.84 32nd 349 90.8%
2019 86.26 38th 358 89.4%
2021 75.30 59th 361 83.7%
2022 66.19 92nd 361 74.5%
2023 87.49 35th 349 90.0%
2024 73.16 70th 375 81.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.99 185th 343 46.1%
2018 78.16 63rd 347 81.8%
2019 86.02 45th 354 87.3%
2021 51.23 164th 359 54.3%
2022 77.09 63rd 367 82.8%
2023 68.38 100th 358 72.1%
2024 80.22 54th 366 85.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.04 4th 26 84.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.18 221st 339 34.8%
2018 74.18 76th 350 78.3%
2019 74.66 76th 357 78.7%
2021 59.77 125th 366 65.8%
2022 73.92 74th 366 79.8%
2023 61.90 106th 358 70.4%
2024 41.94 208th 368 43.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hayden High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.95 195th 230 15.2%
2018 58.04 107th 300 64.3%
2019 66.52 87th 313 72.2%
2021 38.84 185th 319 42.0%
2022 62.10 97th 326 70.2%
2023 53.52 128th 317 59.6%
2024 51.12 130th 325 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hayden High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 624 624
1989 607 15 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1990 624 14 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1991 633 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 641 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1993 645 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1994 543 9 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 560 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 560 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 550 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 709 9 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 681 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2000 704 11 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 720
2001 733 11 0 1 2 n/a n/a 2 749
2002 813 11 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2003 813 11 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 829
2004 858 14 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 877
2005 897 17 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 917
2006 909 17 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 934
2007 976 17 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 999
2008 816 12 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2009 789 11 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 806
2010 816 10 0 5 1 n/a n/a 1 833
2011 833 13 2 5 2 0 1 0 856
2012 869 12 1 2 3 0 1 0 888
2013 907 16 1 2 3 0 0 0 929
2014 923 17 1 3 3 0 2 0 949
2015 893 21 2 3 0 0 4 0 923
2016 839 17 2 11 5 0 15 0 889
2017 807 18 3 17 6 0 9 0 860
2018 818 13 4 18 2 0 7 0 862
2019 772 13 6 17 2 0 5 0 815
2020 738 20 4 15 1 0 3 0 781
2021 751 19 3 20 1 0 6 0 800
2022 777 16 2 22 0 0 10 0 827
2023 769 12 1 18 0 3 9 0 812

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hayden High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 24.0 26.0 0
1989 628 24.0 26.1 n/a
1990 642 26.0 24.6 0
1991 649 26.0 24.9 n/a
1992 652 26.0 25.0 n/a
1993 655 27.0 24.3 n/a
1994 553 24.8 22.3 n/a
1995 570 24.1 23.7 n/a
1996 570 24.1 23.7 n/a
1997 564 24.5 23.0 10.1
1998 721 30.5 23.6 10.3
1999 688 33.0 20.8 18.5
2000 720 35.0 20.6 17.6
2001 749 38.0 19.7 20.7
2002 829 39.2 21.1 19.9
2003 829 39.2 21.1 19.9
2004 877 42.7 20.5 28.1
2005 917 45.0 20.4 28
2006 934 44.0 21.2 30.1
2007 999 47.0 21.3 31.2
2008 833 45.8 18.2 30.1
2009 806 42.7 18.7 35.2
2010 833 42.6 19.5 33.7
2011 856 43.0 19.9 38
2012 888 49.3 18.0 34.9
2013 929 50.8 18.2 36.1
2014 949 64.0 14.8 35.1
2015 923 50.0 18.4 36.8
2016 889 49.0 18.1 36.1
2017 860 48.3 17.7 35.5
2018 862 46.1 18.6 35.4
2019 815 46.0 17.7 33.4
2020 781 43.7 17.8 34.3
2021 800 43.7 18.2 29.8
2022 827 39.9 20.7 23.7
2023 812 42.0 19.3 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hayden High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 624 24.0 26.0 0
1989 628 24.0 26.1 n/a
1990 642 26.0 24.6 0
1991 649 26.0 24.9 n/a
1992 652 26.0 25.0 n/a
1993 655 27.0 24.3 n/a
1994 553 24.8 22.3 n/a
1995 570 24.1 23.7 n/a
1996 570 24.1 23.7 n/a
1997 564 24.5 23.0 10.1
1998 721 30.5 23.6 10.3
1999 688 33.0 20.8 18.5
2000 720 35.0 20.6 17.6
2001 749 38.0 19.7 20.7
2002 829 39.2 21.1 19.9
2003 829 39.2 21.1 19.9
2004 877 42.7 20.5 28.1
2005 917 45.0 20.4 28
2006 934 44.0 21.2 30.1
2007 999 47.0 21.3 31.2
2008 833 45.8 18.2 30.1
2009 806 42.7 18.7 35.2
2010 833 42.6 19.5 33.7
2011 856 43.0 19.9 38
2012 888 49.3 18.0 34.9
2013 929 50.8 18.2 36.1
2014 949 64.0 14.8 35.1
2015 923 50.0 18.4 36.8
2016 889 49.0 18.1 36.1
2017 860 48.3 17.7 35.5
2018 862 46.1 18.6 35.4
2019 815 46.0 17.7 33.4
2020 781 43.7 17.8 34.3
2021 800 43.7 18.2 29.8
2022 827 39.9 20.7 23.7
2023 812 42.0 19.3 42

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hayden High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $676 (7.9%) $7,762 (91.2%) $8,508

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hayden High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 366 High schoolsRanks 95th of 371 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Hayden High School)51.218.6
 32.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)36.313.7
 22.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Hayden High School)53.926.9
 27%
   End of Course Mathematics (Blount County)38.918.6
 20.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Hayden High School)48.140.7
 7.4%
   End of Course Science (Blount County)39.331.6
 7.7%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students815812
 0.4%
African American1312
 7.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic1718
 5.9%
Pacific Islander03
White772769
 0.4%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%42%
 8.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayden High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 812 students attended Hayden High School.

Students at Hayden High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Hayden High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hayden Elementary School
Elementary : Hayden Primary School
Middle : Hayden Middle School

Hayden High School ranks 95th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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