For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,539 students in Henry County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 220 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Henry County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, AL are Headland Elementary School, Headland Middle School and Headland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Headland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Mitchell St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #22.
Headland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Martin Luther King Dr
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Grades: 6-9
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Headland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 Sporman St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Grades: 10-12
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Abbeville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elm St
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-3679
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-3679
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Graball Cutoff
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2065
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2065
Grades: 7-12
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry County Virtual Campus
Alternative School
300a North Trawick Street
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2206
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2206
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gilliam St
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2185
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2185
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
Headland Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 Sparks Street
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Newville Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Bowden St
Newville, AL 36353
(334) 889-4481
Newville, AL 36353
(334) 889-4481
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henry County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Henry County, AL include Headland Elementary School, Headland Middle School and Headland High School.
How many public schools are located in Henry County?
6 public schools are located in Henry County.
What percentage of students in Henry County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Henry County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henry County include: Headland High School vs. Abbeville High School
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