Headland Elementary School ranked #224 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #282 in 2022 and from #468 in 2019, placing it within the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency in 2023 was 48%, higher than the state average of 30%, with a notable increase from 36% in 2022; reading proficiency was 60%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 50% to 54% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, maintaining a top 20% ranking in the state.
Enrollment rose from 789 students in 2021 to 858 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at approximately 27%; 46% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 29% in 2022, indicating a rising socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre鈥揔 through 5 with 879 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, consistent with prior years' ratios around 17:1 to 19:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Headland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Headland Elementary School's student population of 879 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1923
School Motto
Where students are inspired to learn and teachers are empowered to teach.
Headland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Headland Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
19%
32%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Headland Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Headland Elementary School often compared to?
Headland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashford Elementary School, Webb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Headland Elementary School?
879 students attend Headland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Headland Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Headland Elementary School?
Headland Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Headland Elementary School offer ?
Headland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Headland Elementary School part of?
Headland Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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