Headland Middle School
- Headland Middle School serves 600 students in grades 6-9.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Headland Middle School's student population of 600 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-9 |
| Total Students | 600 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Headland Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Headland Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #427 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 19% | 33% |
| White | 75% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henry County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Headland Middle School is Headland High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carver Magnet School For Math Sci And Technical (8.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Headland Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Headland Headland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 769 students
0.2 miles
305 Mitchell St
Headland, AL 36345
(334)693-2330 0.2 PK-5 769 - Headland Headland High School Grades: 10-12 | 365 students
0.3 miles
8 Sporman St
Headland, AL 36345
(334)693-2442 0.3 10-12 365 - Dothan Dothan Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
6.4 miles
3165 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1436 6.4 9-12 n/a - Dothan Landmark Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 372 students
6.4 miles
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1479 6.4 PK-5 372 - Dothan Northview High School Grades: 9-12 | 1348 students
6.4 miles
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1410 6.4 9-12 1348
School Reviews
| 5 Very Please with HMS. They always go above and beyond for my children as well as others!! - Posted by Parent - tksan |
| 5 This school staff really cares about the students and offers extra help. I cannot say enough good things about the administration and their willingness to help students. - Posted by Parent - Tksan |
| 2 This school is bad for my children. So i pulled them out immediantley and put them in providence. This school is terrible. - Posted by Parent - woodh |
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