Henry County School District

300 N Trawick Street
Abbeville, AL 36310
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Henry County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,524 students in Henry County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Henry County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
2,524 Students
750,754 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
43,195 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Henry County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#53 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

33%
30%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

48%
47%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

38%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
88%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
18.2%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.64

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
26%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
65%
50%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,706. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,305 is less than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$11,791 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$34 MM
$11,166 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,007
$15,706

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,305
$14,874

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Henry County School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Headland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 Mitchell St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Headland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Martin Luther King Dr
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Gr: 6-9 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Headland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Sporman St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Gr: 10-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Abbeville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Elm St
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-3679
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Abbeville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Graball Cutoff
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2065
Gr: 7-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Henry County Virtual Campus
Alternative School
300a North Trawick Street
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-2206
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Henry County School District?
Henry County School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,524 students.
What is the rank of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District is ranked #60 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County School District?
65% of Henry County School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henry County School District?
Henry County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Henry County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,305 is less than the state median of $14,874. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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