Hayneville Middle School ranked near the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with its state rank declining from #1051 in 2021 to #1146 in 2023.
Math proficiency was at 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency ranged between 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency stood between 11–19%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 198 students in 2021 to 157 in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining very high at 99%, predominantly Black students, and about 96% of students eligible for free lunch compared to 75% in 2017.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 157 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, a decrease from a ratio of 20:1 in 2021.
Hayneville Middle School is a Title I eligible school in Hayneville, AL, operating since 1910 and offers no virtual instruction.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayneville Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Hayneville, AL, covering an area of approximately 305.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with distances to the edge of the zone averaging 11.4 miles and extending up to 18.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayneville Middle School's student population of 144 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Rankings
Hayneville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayneville Middle School is 0.06, 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
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
97%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. 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 Hayneville Middle School's ranking?
Hayneville Middle School is ranked #1146 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hayneville Middle School?
144 students attend Hayneville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hayneville Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayneville Middle School?
Hayneville Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hayneville Middle School offer ?
Hayneville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayneville Middle School part of?
Hayneville Middle School is part of Lowndes County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i would recommend this school . it seems like a great school . go hms
5 10/10/2025
Great school provides amazing learning tools
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