For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,141 students in Hayden, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Hayden, AL are Hayden Elementary School, Hayden Middle School and Hayden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayden, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hayden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hayden, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-6578
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-6578
Grades: 3-4
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Hayden Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Second Avenue
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Grades: 5-7
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Hayden High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Grades: 8-12
| 798 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 Bracken Ln
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-2103
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-2103
Grades: PK-2
| 563 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayden, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Hayden, AL include Hayden Elementary School, Hayden Middle School and Hayden High School.
How many public schools are located in Hayden?
4 public schools are located in Hayden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayden?
Hayden public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hayden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hayden include: Hayden Elementary School vs. Hayden Primary School, Hayden Primary School vs. Hayden Elementary School
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