Headland High School ranked #882 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #981 in 2022 but a decline from higher ranks like #508 in 2014, indicating fluctuating overall performance among Union County NJ high schools.
The school's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, placing it in the top 5% statewide for graduation rates.
Math proficiency ranged from 25% to 29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 15% to 19% and science proficiency at 25% to 29% both remained below the state averages of 47% and 38% respectively.
Enrollment stood at 443 students in grades 10 to 12, with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment accounted for 27%, with 47% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
As a Title I eligible New Jersey high school serving grades 10 through 12, Headland High School did not offer virtual instruction and maintained participation in the National School Lunch Program without special provisions.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Headland High School serves the southern part of its school district in Headland, AL, covering an area of approximately 240.8 square miles. Families can expect an average drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Headland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Headland High School's student population of 442 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Headland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Headland High School is 0.45, 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
#882 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. 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 High School's ranking?
Headland High School is ranked #882 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Headland High School often compared to?
Headland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbeville High School, Rehobeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Headland High School?
The graduation rate of Headland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Headland High School?
442 students attend Headland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Headland High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Headland High School?
Headland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Headland High School offer ?
Headland High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Headland High School part of?
Headland High School is part of Henry County School District.
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