- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayden, AL
Hayden High School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042000208
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hayden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hayden High School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 010042000208 · Hayden, AL Other · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 19:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Hayden High School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 42.0 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hayden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- This school
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- Locust Fork El
Locust Fork Elementary
534 students
What this shows Hayden High School reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden High School compares
Hayden High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Hayden High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Fork Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Hayden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~798 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden High School
How many students attend Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has 798 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden High School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayden High School?
36.1% of students at Hayden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden High School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Hayden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden High School?
Hayden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hayden High School rank among public schools in Hayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hayden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blount County?
Besides Hayden High School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Appalachian School (699 students), and Blountsville Elementary School (648 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.