Hayden High School ranked #575 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from a peak rank of #323 in 2019 within this Union County NJ high school's broader trend of fluctuating state performance.
Math proficiency was 23% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 48%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 37%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 860 students in 2017 to 798 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 6%, including 4 Asian/Pacific Islander and 21 Hispanic students, indicating limited demographic change at this Berkeley Heights public high school.
The school served grades 8–12 with 798 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, consistent with historical ratios mostly around 18:1 to 21:1.
Hayden High School maintained a high graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and surpassing the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayden High School serves the southwest part of Hayden, AL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 114.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hayden High School's student population of 798 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hayden 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 Hayden High School is 0.13, 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
#575 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayden High School's ranking?
Hayden High School is ranked #575 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hayden High School often compared to?
Hayden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oneonta High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayden High School?
The graduation rate of Hayden High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hayden High School?
798 students attend Hayden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hayden High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayden High School offer ?
Hayden High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayden High School part of?
Hayden High School is part of Blount County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I took my daughter on a tour when she was a junior. I wanted her to appreciate the academic classes that she was receiving at her current school.
When they asked me what classes she was currently taking, I had to explain to them what an AP class was as they assumed that I was referring to a simple honors curriculum. I was told that she would have to do dual enrollment to get the same type of classes.
My daughter was not impressed in the least when she saw an obvious lack of rigorous academic, language, and fine art curriculum as well a lack of student diversity.
As an educator, I found this disturbing. As a former student, I was not surprised. As a parent, I would not send my children there.
They deserve better. They deserve an environment rich in academics, language, and diversity, not one that is biased and ill-prepared to meet my child's needs.
I can say this much, the school system did offer a trade school rich in technical instruction while I was there.
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