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Headland Elementary School vs. Ashford Elementary School

Should you attend Headland Elementary School or Ashford Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Headland Elementary School
305 Mitchell St
Headland, AL 36345
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ashford Elementary School
100 Barfield St
Ashford, AL 36312
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Headland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Ashford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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.
Ashford Elementary School ranked #244 statewide in 2023, improving from #706 in 2010 and remaining among the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall and for math proficiency.
Math proficiency was 52% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 55%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment declined from 784 students in 2016 to 665 in 2023, while minority enrollment was steady at approximately 35%.
Free lunch eligibility increased from 46% in 2022 to 64% in 2023.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 665 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, placing it among the lowest ratios statewide.
Science proficiency ranged between 45% and 49% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, showing improvement from 25%–29% in 2021.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
879 students
665 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Headland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ashford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Headland Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ashford Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Headland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ashford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Headland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henry County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ashford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#224 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#244 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Headland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ashford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in AL)
52%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Headland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Headland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Headland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Henry County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ashford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Headland Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ashford Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
37
Kindergarten Students
136
110
Grade 1 Students
156
115
Grade 2 Students
148
102
Grade 3 Students
134
106
Grade 4 Students
128
99
Grade 5 Students
139
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Headland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henry County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Headland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henry County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Headland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henry County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Headland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henry County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Headland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henry County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ashford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Headland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henry County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ashford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Headland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henry County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ashford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Headland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henry County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ashford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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