For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 654 students in Hayneville, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Hayneville, AL are Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Hayneville Middle School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayneville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hayneville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hayneville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonsteele Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Freedom Rd
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 872-0758
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Hayneville Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7311
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7319
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Lowndes County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Project Success Learning Center
Alternative School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Gr: 6-12
Hayneville, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 Highway 97 S
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayneville, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Hayneville, AL include Jacksonsteele Elementary School, Hayneville Middle School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Hayneville?
6 public schools are located in Hayneville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayneville?
Hayneville public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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