Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 35079

The 35079 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Hayden Elementary School and Hayden Primary School, both serving students in the Blount County district. While the schools share similarities, Hayden Elementary stands out as a top performer in the area.

Hayden Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Alabama elementary schools and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores exceed the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 59.65% of 3rd graders and 58.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in math, compared to 53.66% and 46.71% in the county, and 45.47% and 41.76% statewide. In contrast, both Hayden Elementary and Hayden Primary have slightly higher chronic absenteeism rates of 14.8% compared to the state average.

While the schools share similar free/reduced lunch rates of around 50%, Hayden Elementary spends slightly more per student ($9,055) compared to Hayden Primary ($8,612). Additionally, Hayden Primary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.5, while Hayden Elementary has a ratio of 17.4. These differences in school structure and resource allocation may contribute to the academic performance gap between the two institutions.