For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 995 students in Headland, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Headland, AL are Headland Middle School and Headland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Headland, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Headland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public high schools.
Headland, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Headland High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Headland, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Headland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Martin Luther King Dr
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Gr: 6-9 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Headland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 Sporman St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Gr: 10-12 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Headland, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Headland Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 Sparks Street
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Headland, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Headland, AL include Headland Middle School and Headland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Headland?
2 public high schools are located in Headland.
What is the racial composition of students in Headland?
Headland public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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