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–K through 5 with 879 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, consistent with prior years' ratios around 17:1 to 19:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 898 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Headland Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Headland, AL, covering an area of approximately 240.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.1 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Headland Elementary School's student population of 898 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
898 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Motto
Where students are inspired to learn and teachers are empowered to teach.
School Rankings
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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Headland Elementary School's ranking?
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?
898 students attend Headland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Headland Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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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