Serving 579 students in grades 6-9, Headland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Headland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Headland Middle School's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Headland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Headland Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
19%
32%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Headland Middle School's ranking?
Headland Middle School is ranked #444 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Headland Middle School?
579 students attend Headland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Headland Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Headland Middle School offer ?
Headland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Headland Middle School part of?
Headland Middle School is part of Henry County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2015
Very Please with HMS. They always go above and beyond for my children as well as others!!
5 4/14/2014
This school staff really cares about the students and offers extra help. I cannot say enough good things about the administration and their willingness to help students.
2 10/19/2010
This school is bad for my children. So i pulled them out immediantley and put them in providence. This school is terrible.
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