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Hayden Elementary School

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Hayden Elementary School ranks 122 nd of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-4

122^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Hayden Elementary School serves 298 students in grades 3-4 in Hayden, AL, a mid-sized school within the Blount County district that has earned a 4-star rating for five straight years and climbed to the 82nd percentile statewide.

The most remarkable thing about Hayden Elementary is attendance: only 0.6% of students are chronically absent—that's 20 times better than the state average of 12.0% and dramatically better than nearby schools like Warrior Elementary School (13.9%) and Pinson Elementary School (15.0%). This near-perfect attendance likely fuels the school's academic success. Hayden also shines with students who often need extra support: it ranks in the 89th percentile statewide for special education performance and the 86th percentile for students from low-income families—both higher than its overall ranking. English Language Arts is a clear strength, with 3rd grade proficiency at 85.6% and 4th grade at 73.5%. Math is improving steadily, jumping from 44.9% to 55.8% proficiency in 4th grade over two years. Science is the main area for growth, trailing district averages and comparable schools like Cleveland Elementary School (79.7%) and Locust Fork Elementary (79.1%).

Hayden Elementary is part of a well-coordinated K-4 pathway with Hayden Primary School just steps away, and both schools show similar attendance and family engagement patterns. The school achieves strong results with moderate spending ($9,055 per student) and a higher student-teacher ratio (20.3) than peers, suggesting efficient, effective instruction. While Locust Fork Elementary (92nd percentile) and Cleveland Elementary School (88th percentile) rank slightly higher overall, Hayden's exceptional attendance and equity-focused outcomes make it a standout choice for families prioritizing consistency and support for all learners.

298

Students ?

20.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,055

Per pupil spending ?

35.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4111 State Highway 160
Hayden, AL 35079

(205) 647-6578

District: Blount County

Students who attend Hayden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hayden Middle School
High:	Hayden High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (67% vs 52% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Alabama elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg65%

Alabama avg52%

122^nd of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 5Elementary Schools in the Blount County

44^th of 140Blount County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	122 of 686	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	79.1	124 of 680	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	154 of 684	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	176 of 680	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	197 of 687	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	69.4	192 of 692	72.3%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	239 of 681	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.7	227 of 680	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.2	171 of 688	75.1%	★★★★☆
2016	68.5	191 of 691	72.4%	★★★★☆
2015	77.4	125 of 691	81.9%	★★★★☆
2014	79.1	100 of 695	85.6%	★★★★☆
2013	73.0	117 of 696	83.2%	★★★★☆
2012	75.6	125 of 696	82.0%	★★★★☆
2011	59.9	323 of 709	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.8	225 of 704	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.6	144 of 696	79.3%	★★★★☆
2008	74.3	134 of 698	80.8%	★★★★☆
2007	55.8	341 of 698	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.6	216 of 689	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.7	279 of 688	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.1	244 of 623	60.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	192 of 651	70.5%	★★★★☆
2025	78.4	120 of 649	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.5	192 of 650	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	165 of 645	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	163 of 656	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	243 of 656	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.3	264 of 646	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.9	309 of 640	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.7	201 of 639	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	96 of 667	85.6%	★★★★☆
2025	72.3	143 of 660	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	122 of 670	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	101 of 623	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	219 of 651	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.4	154 of 653	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	69.7	142 of 649	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	142 of 651	78.2%	★★★★☆
2017	69.7	122 of 567	78.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	84.4	83 of 659	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	129 of 651	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	78.9	113 of 655	82.7%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	193 of 649	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	62.8	233 of 669	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.9	131 of 669	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	219 of 650	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.4	134 of 650	79.4%	★★★★☆
2017	71.9	143 of 639	77.6%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2022	34.0	19 of 22	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	80.3	43 of 403	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	80.0	50 of 403	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	64.5	98 of 395	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	51.7	143 of 373	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.3	195 of 345	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.0	192 of 398	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.1	203 of 392	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.5	73 of 344	78.8%	★★★★☆
2017	54.1	101 of 280	63.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	61.7	169 of 501	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.3	179 of 532	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.6	208 of 535	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	253 of 528	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.5	274 of 540	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.7	254 of 539	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.9	318 of 529	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.7	329 of 508	35.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)89th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2026)87th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile-16 vs school

Military Connected (2022)14th percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English80%+17 vs state

Science61%+11 vs state

Mathematics57%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hayden Elementary School	Public	3-4	4111 State Highway 160	Hayden	35079	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 647-6578	298	15	20.3	35.6%	280 (94.0%)	5 (1.7%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	79.2	122^nd of 686 public elementary schools	82.2%		79.1	124^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.8%	2	57.5	55.8			61.1	85.6	73.5			$9,055	$1,633	$7,405
Hayden Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	160 Bracken Ln	Hayden	35079	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 647-2103	530	34	15.5	36.0%	477 (90.0%)	11 (2.1%)	21 (4.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$8,612	$1,435	$7,161
Warrior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1921 Warrior Parkway	Warrior	35180	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5450	612	31	19.7	43.0%	440 (71.9%)	105 (17.2%)	29 (4.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.4%)	72.7	173^rd of 686 public elementary schools	74.8%		70.4	191^st of 680 public elementary schools	71.9%	18	52.2	47.4	57.6		59.8	68.9	66.3	91.2		$10,462	$1,585	$8,847
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Kimberly Cut Off Rd	Morris	35116	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-2750	697	41	17.0	25.5%	600 (86.1%)	27 (3.9%)	47 (6.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	85.7	85^th of 686 public elementary schools	87.6%		84.3	91^st of 680 public elementary schools	86.6%	6	58.1	67.2	65.6		83.6	79.4	75.8	82.8		$7,943	$760	$7,165
Locust Fork Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	155 School Rd	Locust Fork	35097	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 681-9512	534	30	17.5	50.6%	466 (87.3%)	4 (0.7%)	53 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	89.4	57^th of 686 public elementary schools	91.7%		87.4	70^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.7%	13	63.0	77.6	84.5	53.5	79.1	87.7	77.6	88.7	71.9	$8,021	$606	$7,399
Kermit Johnson Elementary School	Public	3-5	8300 Kermit Johnson Rd	Pinson	35126	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-4350	646	37	17.4	69.8%	104 (16.1%)	310 (48.0%)	210 (32.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	21.3	543^rd of 686 public elementary schools	20.8%		26.7	498^th of 680 public elementary schools	26.8%	45	21.1	23.0	18.8		38.3	45.0	39.2	56.6		$8,240	$1,527	$6,694
Hanceville Elementary School	Public	3-5	799 Commercial Street SE	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 352-9196	648	35	18.4	61.0%	496 (76.5%)	16 (2.5%)	87 (13.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.9%)	46.7	385^th of 686 public elementary schools	43.9%		48	363^rd of 680 public elementary schools	46.6%	22	32.5	39.1	41.1		35.7	66.7	47.8	77.6		$8,379	$628	$7,725
Hanceville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	740 Stadium Street SE	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(256) 939-1500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Snow Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2636 Snow Rogers Rd	Gardendale	35071	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5400	389	24	15.9	37.3%	288 (74.0%)	58 (14.9%)	28 (7.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	61.2	267^th of 686 public elementary schools	61.1%		66.9	219^th of 680 public elementary schools	67.8%	48	44.1	40.0	33.9		60.9	75.0	67.1	73.2		$9,888	$1,367	$8,485
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	115 Stadium Dr	Cleveland	35049	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 775-2040	499	32	15.5	46.7%	393 (78.8%)	4 (0.8%)	89 (17.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	86	81^st of 686 public elementary schools	88.2%		80.6	114^th of 680 public elementary schools	83.2%	33	68.2	72.5	47.3	52.6	79.7	91.0	78.3	89.2	66.7	$7,118	$430	$6,672

Frequently Asked Questions about Hayden Elementary School

What district is Hayden Elementary School in?

Blount County

How many students attend Hayden Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 298 students attended Hayden Elementary School.

Is Hayden Elementary School a good school?

Hayden Elementary School ranks 122^nd of 686 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Hayden Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hayden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hayden Middle School
High : Hayden High School

What is the racial makeup of Hayden Elementary School?

Students at Hayden Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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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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