Is Headland High School a good school?

Headland High School ranks 90 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Headland High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 443 students attended Headland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Headland High School?

Students at Headland High School are 73% White, 19% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Headland High School?

Headland High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Headland Elementary School Middle : Headland Middle School

Headland High School

Summary:

Headland High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Headland, Alabama, with a student population of 412. The school is part of the Henry County school district, which is ranked 89 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Headland High School consistently outperforms the Henry County and Alabama state averages in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in Summative Assessment/Mathematics, Summative Assessment/Science, and Summative Assessment/English. The school has a statewide ranking of 90 out of 378 schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it well above the state average. Headland High School also shows strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 77 out of 325 Alabama high schools for White students, 103 out of 231 for African American students, and 49 out of 198 for special education students.

While Headland High School generally outperforms the nearby Abbeville High School, it lags behind some other nearby schools, such as Houston County High School and Ashford High School, which are in the higher-ranked Houston County district. The school may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address any areas of concern, such as fluctuating free/reduced lunch rates and lower mathematics proficiency.

Detail:

Public 10-12

8 Sporman St
Headland, AL 36345

(334) 585-7086

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,041

Feeder schools for Headland High School:

Elementary:	Headland Elementary School
Middle:	Headland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

African American:

18.5%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Headland High School ranks better than 76.2% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Headland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), African American (18.5%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Headland High School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Headland High School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Headland High School is $10,041.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Headland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Headland High School 90^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Headland High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 89^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Headland High School

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Rank History for all students at Headland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	55.69	163^rd	357	54.3%
2005	52.16	188^th	359	47.6%
2006	40.18	264^th	357	26.1%
2007	66.85	115^th	358	67.9%
2008	57.53	161^st	359	55.2%
2009	50.18	202^nd	357	43.4%
2010	50.92	195^th	358	45.5%
2011	60.05	146^th	360	59.4%
2012	43.77	248^th	358	30.7%
2013	47.31	246^th	358	31.3%
2014	59.51	132^nd	358	63.1%
2015	48.76	175^th	353	50.4%
2016	59.26	126^th	351	64.1%
2017	46.89	167^th	353	52.7%
2018	68.42	109^th	356	69.4%
2019	68.30	108^th	366	70.5%
2021	47.25	177^th	371	52.3%
2022	43.17	197^th	367	46.3%
2023	71.08	88^th	371	76.3%
2024	67.72	90^th	378	76.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Headland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	64.32	51^st	196	74.0%
2022	37.93	97^th	169	42.6%
2024	63.61	49^th	198	75.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Headland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	50.87	132^nd	315	58.1%
2018	50.98	173^rd	349	50.4%
2019	42.22	203^rd	358	43.3%
2021	24.67	282^nd	361	21.9%
2022	38.85	219^th	361	39.3%
2023	61.38	105^th	349	69.9%
2024	42.53	203^rd	375	45.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Headland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	51.40	140^th	343	59.2%
2018	74.14	81^st	347	76.7%
2019	57.99	141^st	354	60.2%
2021	46.54	187^th	359	47.9%
2022	42.09	201^st	367	45.2%
2023	75.88	72^nd	358	79.9%
2024	62.08	113^th	366	69.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Headland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	40.15	193^rd	339	43.1%
2018	59.35	144^th	350	58.9%
2019	74.53	77^th	357	78.4%
2021	47.15	177^th	366	51.6%
2022	43.90	187^th	366	48.9%
2023	61.91	105^th	358	70.7%
2024	68.02	95^th	368	74.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Headland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	24.28	161^st	189	14.8%
2018	35.70	138^th	223	38.1%
2019	39.88	126^th	224	43.8%
2021	29.10	172^nd	228	24.6%
2022	32.48	149^th	222	32.9%
2023	45.36	104^th	224	53.6%
2024	44.08	103^rd	231	55.4%

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Rank History for White students at Headland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	43.15	115^th	230	50.0%
2018	70.77	74^th	300	75.3%
2019	66.06	89^th	313	71.6%
2021	33.58	206^th	319	35.4%
2022	38.09	186^th	326	42.9%
2023	66.95	92^nd	317	71.0%
2024	69.81	77^th	325	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Headland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	411	411
1989	257	176	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1990	250	164	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1991	236	163	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1992	228	159	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	387
1993	263	137	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1994	266	140	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1995	273	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1996	273	166	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1997	280	169	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
1998	285	167	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1999	271	152	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2000	279	148	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2001	297	155	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
2002	258	160	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2003	258	160	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2004	252	145	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	402
2005	247	138	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	389
2006	245	135	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2007	262	128	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	398
2008	287	122	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2009	311	144	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
2010	337	137	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	483
2011	344	141	4	4	0	0	0	0	493
2012	245	98	1	3	0	0	0	0	347
2013	247	90	2	6	0	0	0	0	345
2014	283	83	1	6	0	0	3	0	376
2015	302	80	4	8	0	0	3	0	397
2016	316	74	3	13	0	0	3	0	409
2017	275	69	1	16	0	1	3	0	365
2018	275	71	1	19	1	0	4	0	371
2019	277	82	2	14	0	0	6	0	381
2020	307	80	4	17	0	0	10	0	418
2021	296	75	3	13	0	0	9	0	396
2022	289	72	2	13	0	0	8	0	384
2023	300	85	1	17	0	0	9	0	412
2024	325	82	2	25	1	0	8	0	443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Headland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	411	23.0	17.8	0
1989	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1990	414	26.0	15.9	0
1991	399	26.0	15.3	n/a
1992	387	26.0	14.8	n/a
1993	400	26.0	15.4	n/a
1994	407	24.9	16.3	n/a
1995	439	28.2	15.6	n/a
1996	439	28.2	15.6	n/a
1997	449	28.4	15.8	34.3
1998	453	30.1	15.0	30.9
1999	423	31.0	13.6	36.6
2000	427	31.5	13.6	34.9
2001	453	30.0	15.1	35.5
2002	420	27.5	15.3	46.7
2003	420	27.5	15.3	46.7
2004	402	27.0	14.9	51.5
2005	389	29.0	13.4	53
2006	384	27.0	14.2	51.8
2007	398	27.0	14.7	49.7
2008	413	26.0	15.9	30.5
2009	459	26.8	17.0	52.3
2010	483	26.5	18.2	49.4
2011	493	23.0	21.4	49.7
2012	347	22.5	15.4	49.6
2013	345	19.5	17.6	49.3
2014	376	20.5	18.3	45.7
2015	397	20.0	19.8	44.8
2016	409	21.0	19.4	42.3
2017	365	22.0	16.5	42.2
2018	371	21.0	17.6	41
2019	381	22.0	17.3	37
2020	418	22.0	19.0	35.9
2021	396	24.0	16.5	41.2
2022	384	20.0	19.2	20.6
2023	412	26.5	15.5	49
2024	443	28.0	15.8	48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Headland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	411	23.0	17.8	0
1989	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1990	414	26.0	15.9	0
1991	399	26.0	15.3	n/a
1992	387	26.0	14.8	n/a
1993	400	26.0	15.4	n/a
1994	407	24.9	16.3	n/a
1995	439	28.2	15.6	n/a
1996	439	28.2	15.6	n/a
1997	449	28.4	15.8	34.3
1998	453	30.1	15.0	30.9
1999	423	31.0	13.6	36.6
2000	427	31.5	13.6	34.9
2001	453	30.0	15.1	35.5
2002	420	27.5	15.3	46.7
2003	420	27.5	15.3	46.7
2004	402	27.0	14.9	51.5
2005	389	29.0	13.4	53
2006	384	27.0	14.2	51.8
2007	398	27.0	14.7	49.7
2008	413	26.0	15.9	30.5
2009	459	26.8	17.0	52.3
2010	483	26.5	18.2	49.4
2011	493	23.0	21.4	49.7
2012	347	22.5	15.4	49.6
2013	345	19.5	17.6	49.3
2014	376	20.5	18.3	45.7
2015	397	20.0	19.8	44.8
2016	409	21.0	19.4	42.3
2017	365	22.0	16.5	42.2
2018	371	21.0	17.6	41
2019	381	22.0	17.3	37
2020	418	22.0	19.0	35.9
2021	396	24.0	16.5	41.2
2022	384	20.0	19.2	20.6
2023	412	26.5	15.5	49
2024	443	28.0	15.8	48.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Headland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$898 (8.9%)	$9,126 (90.9%)	$10,041

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Headland High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 88^th of 371 High schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Headland High School)	43.9	19.5	24.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Henry County)	39.8	18.6	21.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Headland High School)	46	24.6	21.5%
End of Course Science (Henry County)	41.3	23.4	18%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	381	412	8.1%
African American	82	85	3.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	14	17	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	277	300	8.3%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	49%	12%

Schools Near Headland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Headland High School	Public	10-12	8 Sporman St	Headland	36345	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(334) 585-7086	443	28	15.8	48.8%	325 (73.4%)	82 (18.5%)	25 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	67.7	90^th of 378 public high schools	76.2%		71.1	88^th of 371 public high schools	76.3%	2			23.5		39.4			28.0	$10,041	$898	$9,126
Dothan High School	Public	10-12	3209 Reeves St	Dothan	36303	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 794-1410	1,459	83	17.5	69.5%	450 (30.8%)	839 (57.5%)	129 (8.8%)	25 (1.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (0.9%)	52.4	157^th of 378 public high schools	58.5%		49.6	159^th of 371 public high schools	57.1%	2			15.8		26.8			31.1	$9,793	$1,107	$8,448
Dothan Technology Center	Public	10-12	3165 Reeves St	Dothan	36303	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	No	(334) 794-1436	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Houston County Area Vocational Center	Public	9-12	662 West Main	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 899-3308	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dale County High School	Public	9-12	11470 County Road 59	Midland City	36350	Dale County	Dale County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 983-3541	426	27	15.6	73.2%	261 (61.3%)	127 (29.8%)	22 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.1%)	50.6	166^th of 378 public high schools	56.1%		27.2	271^st of 371 public high schools	27.0%	105			21.4		34.5			15.0	$8,490	$1,100	$7,389
PASS Academy	Public	7-12	323 W Selma Street	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	No	No	(334) 671-1474	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dothan City Virtual School	Public, Virtual	7-12	323 W Selma Street	Dothan	36301	Houston County	Dothan City	No	No	Yes	Yes	(334) 794-7444	259	16	15.9	71.0%	79 (30.5%)	156 (60.2%)	16 (6.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	27.3	276^th of 378 public high schools	27.0%		29.7	254^th of 371 public high schools	31.5%	22	10.0	0.0	8.1	22.7	8.1	60.0	45.5	22.9
Ashford High School	Public	9-12	607 Church St	Ashford	36312	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 899-5411	403	26	15.5	61.5%	261 (64.8%)	107 (26.6%)	21 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	58.5	128^th of 378 public high schools	66.1%		49.4	160^th of 371 public high schools	56.9%	32			23.0		29.9			27.2	$9,332	$1,092	$8,227
Houston County High School	Public	7-12	200 W Church St	Columbia	36319	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 696-2221	336	20	16.8	81.0%	148 (44.0%)	147 (43.8%)	28 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	21.6	298^th of 378 public high schools	21.2%		32.3	244^th of 371 public high schools	34.2%	54	28.8	14.5	10.4	14.9	14.6	50.7	55.1	10.4	$10,708	$1,765	$8,929
Abbeville High School	Public	7-12	411 Graball Cutoff	Abbeville	36310	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 585-2065	291	24	12.1	88.0%	116 (39.9%)	144 (49.5%)	16 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	12.9	346^th of 378 public high schools	8.5%		12.5	343^rd of 371 public high schools	7.5%	3	4.8	2.3	1.8	11.4	16.4	31.0	22.7	2.0	$11,616	$2,054	$9,546

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