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#717 of 1,356 schools in AL
Headland Middle School
Middle School · Henry County · Headland, AL
A Henry County middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Martin Luther King Dr, Headland, AL 36345
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Headland Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Headland Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,521/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Headland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,647
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Henry County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Headland Middle School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Headland Middle School
Headland Middle School is a public middle school in Headland, AL, part of Henry County, serving approximately 552 students in grades 6th-9th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Headland Middle School
What grades does Headland Middle School serve?
Headland Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Headland Middle School?
Headland Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Headland Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Headland Middle School rank in AL?
Headland Middle School ranks #717 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Headland Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Headland Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Headland Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Headland Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Headland Middle School a charter school?
No, Headland Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Headland Middle School a Title I school?
No, Headland Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Headland Middle School?
47.1% of students at Headland Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (334) 585-7083
- Area population (ZIP 36345)
- 8,838
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36345; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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