Hayden High School

Hayden High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
125 Atwood Rd,  Hayden, AL
Blount County Schools
3.6
2.9
798 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David A Hargett
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
C-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
27.1%
State Average
27.8%
Science
20.1%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
400:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
93.2%
Hispanic
2.5%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville 235 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 211 Students
The University of Alabama 176 Students
Auburn University 157 Students
Jacksonville State University 131 Students
Troy University 124 Students
University of North Alabama 107 Students
Samford University 92 Students
University of South Alabama 90 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 81 Students
Business 37 Students
Elementary Education 28 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Biology 25 Students
Physical Therapy 23 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 22 Students
Education 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Engineering 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 134 Reviews
4.0
12/13/2024
During my time at Hayden High, I was a little disappointed, coming from a higher budget school to a lower budget school was hard, because the facility was lacking, although the shared in course trade school was a silver lining, overall the school isn't to bad and the faculty were kind and enduring.
2.0 Senior
6/12/2024
Hayden High School is not the weak ,it is a small school in the sticks .At Hayden High School the teachers never taught or took anything seriously,and when you ask the councilor for help on colleges she doesn't care enough to lead you in the right way .
4.0 Alum
2/2/2024
As an athlete I really enjoyed my time here. One complaint I do have is that the academic rigor wasn't very advanced even in the more advanced classes. There was not a lot of opportunities to take AP or college level courses.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 13 Reviews
1.0 student
5/14/2026
do not go here. the kids are absolutely horrible, and have zero respect for anyone. they shove people around and treat them like trash if you aren’t doing sports or look pretty. they make disgusting comments and do whatever they can to ruin your education. the teachers aren’t much better, some of th...
4.0 other
8/8/2021
I graduated from Hayden High School in 1976. It's a MUCH better school now than it was then, in all regards. Period. I'm also a college graduate and former teacher myself, so I know something about teaching in public schools. And no, I never taught at Hayden High School, so I'm not blindly taking up...
1.0 other
1/18/2017
The school sums up the concept of complacency and mediocrity. I graduated in 2013, and I never, not even once, studied for any of the exams. I came out with straight A's each and every semester in the honors program.I was woefully unprepared for college courses. There was a sizable gap in knowledge...
1.0 other
6/3/2014
I attended Hayden High School from 7th grade up until the middle of 11th grade. I left to pursue a home-school education. During the years I attended this school, I encountered many disturbing things that children of that age group should not be exposed to. The teacher's idea of teaching was making...

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Hayden High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Hayden, AL and is served by the Blount County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 798 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Hayden High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hayden Middle School, Hayden Elementary School, Hayden Primary School, and more. Learn more about what Hayden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hayden High School.

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