Is Headland Middle School a good school?

Yes. Headland Middle School ranks in the top 8.8% of Alabama middle schools.

How many students attend Headland Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Headland Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Headland Middle School?

Students at Headland Middle School are 74% White, 20% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Headland Middle School attend?

Students who attend Headland Middle School usually go on to attend Headland High School

Headland Middle School

Summary:

Headland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-9 in Headland, Alabama, with a student population of 576. 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 Middle School consistently outperforms the Henry County and Alabama state averages in academic assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the county and state. Additionally, Headland Middle School has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Alabama, reaching as high as 39th out of 442 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in the state. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, White, students with special needs, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as D.A. Smith Middle School in Ozark and Rehobeth Middle School, Headland Middle School stands out as a top performer, with higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. This consistent improvement and high-quality education for its diverse student population make Headland Middle School a model for other middle schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public 6-9

1 Martin Luther King Dr
Headland, AL 36345-0324

(334) 585-7083

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,772

Students who attend Headland Middle School usually attend:

High:

Headland High School

Feeder schools for Headland Middle School:

Elementary:

Headland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 576

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.3%

African American:

19.6%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Headland Middle School ranks better than 91.2% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), African American (19.6%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Headland Middle School is 19.8. (See more...)

Compare Headland Middle School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Headland Middle School is $7,772.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Headland Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Headland Middle School 39^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Headland Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle 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 Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Headland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	32.38	300^th	407	26.3%
2005	46.31	235^th	415	43.4%
2006	59.96	148^th	409	63.8%
2007	34.24	297^th	412	27.9%
2008	42.95	263^rd	417	36.9%
2009	56.25	178^th	425	58.1%
2010	43.33	272^nd	435	37.5%
2011	49.03	244^th	435	43.9%
2012	52.89	232^nd	436	46.8%
2013	57.88	200^th	436	54.1%
2014	49.92	212^th	438	51.6%
2015	63.28	123^rd	430	71.4%
2016	61.84	137^th	432	68.3%
2017	53.34	188^th	432	56.5%
2018	51.95	202^nd	423	52.2%
2019	51.54	215^th	437	50.8%
2021	70.35	87^th	440	80.2%
2022	72.20	83^rd	432	80.8%
2023	79.63	60^th	437	86.3%
2024	87.74	39^th	442	91.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Headland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	61.55	41^st	195	79.0%
2018	55.79	73^rd	223	67.3%
2019	50.20	107^th	254	57.9%
2021	73.64	28^th	274	89.8%
2022	53.75	85^th	256	66.8%
2023	43.38	126^th	281	55.2%
2024	69.17	41^st	281	85.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	36.91	229^th	349	34.4%
2018	41.54	239^th	396	39.6%
2019	40.02	260^th	396	34.3%
2021	55.77	162^nd	415	61.0%
2022	58.86	136^th	421	67.7%
2023	72.03	72^nd	410	82.4%
2024	82.39	46^th	437	89.5%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Headland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.87	173^rd	380	54.5%
2018	48.16	208^th	392	46.9%
2019	45.33	237^th	399	40.6%
2021	67.31	95^th	415	77.1%
2022	71.21	83^rd	423	80.4%
2023	79.01	64^th	417	84.7%
2024	86.36	40^th	426	90.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Headland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.60	166^th	380	56.3%
2018	55.76	164^th	397	58.7%
2019	55.96	167^th	399	58.1%
2021	70.71	80^th	418	80.9%
2022	70.77	90^th	427	78.9%
2023	77.16	65^th	419	84.5%
2024	85.08	48^th	428	88.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Headland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	38.25	122^nd	205	40.5%
2018	33.39	160^th	247	35.2%
2019	28.22	200^th	252	20.6%
2021	53.44	89^th	266	66.5%
2022	53.86	88^th	271	67.5%
2023	63.06	65^th	263	75.3%
2024	70.68	49^th	269	81.8%

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Rank History for White students at Headland Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	39.19	131^st	247	47.0%
2018	41.47	187^th	331	43.5%
2019	49.87	144^th	343	58.0%
2021	67.43	85^th	369	77.0%
2022	67.39	87^th	376	76.9%
2023	77.12	59^th	370	84.1%
2024	87.65	36^th	373	90.3%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

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 Middle 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	354	354
1989	211	142	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1990	218	115	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1991	204	111	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1992	212	125	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
1993	211	159	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1994	222	150	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1995	210	121	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1996	210	121	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
1997	232	136	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
1998	225	146	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
1999	220	138	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	361
2000	198	134	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2001	197	124	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	326
2002	225	104	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2003	225	104	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2004	219	127	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2005	231	126	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2006	252	133	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
2007	273	118	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	395
2008	269	116	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2009	281	97	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
2010	319	113	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2011	360	98	0	8	0	0	0	0	466
2012	440	131	4	16	0	0	0	0	591
2013	415	111	1	16	0	0	5	0	548
2014	412	102	2	19	0	0	7	0	542
2015	403	109	3	22	0	0	8	0	545
2016	399	116	4	22	1	0	14	0	556
2017	448	113	4	19	0	0	16	0	600
2018	437	106	3	18	1	0	16	0	581
2019	433	108	2	17	0	0	18	0	578
2020	426	116	3	15	0	0	15	0	575
2021	431	112	3	23	1	0	10	0	580
2022	432	111	4	23	1	0	8	0	579
2023	428	113	4	23	3	0	5	0	576

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	15.5	22.8	0
1989	353	15.0	23.5	n/a
1990	333	17.0	19.5	0
1991	315	16.0	19.6	n/a
1992	337	17.0	19.8	n/a
1993	370	17.0	21.8	n/a
1994	373	17.9	20.8	n/a
1995	331	18.3	18.1	n/a
1996	331	18.3	18.1	n/a
1997	369	19.1	19.3	41.7
1998	371	19.2	19.3	38.5
1999	361	20.5	17.6	51.1
2000	332	20.5	16.2	47.9
2001	326	19.5	16.7	48.1
2002	331	17.5	18.9	61
2003	331	17.5	18.9	61
2004	347	18.5	18.8	55.3
2005	359	17.0	21.1	57.4
2006	386	17.0	22.7	56.2
2007	395	18.0	21.9	57.9
2008	389	20.0	19.5	60.2
2009	383	19.8	19.2	57.2
2010	438	22.5	19.4	56.4
2011	466	23.0	20.2	50
2012	591	32.0	18.4	50.4
2013	548	32.0	17.1	43.6
2014	542	33.0	16.4	44.5
2015	545	25.0	21.8	46.6
2016	556	26.0	21.3	50.2
2017	600	28.5	21.0	47.3
2018	581	32.0	18.1	47.5
2019	578	30.0	19.2	49.5
2020	575	31.0	18.5	42.8
2021	580	30.0	19.3	46.4
2022	579	n/a	n/a	27.1
2023	576	29.0	19.8	47.2

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	15.5	22.8	0
1989	353	15.0	23.5	n/a
1990	333	17.0	19.5	0
1991	315	16.0	19.6	n/a
1992	337	17.0	19.8	n/a
1993	370	17.0	21.8	n/a
1994	373	17.9	20.8	n/a
1995	331	18.3	18.1	n/a
1996	331	18.3	18.1	n/a
1997	369	19.1	19.3	41.7
1998	371	19.2	19.3	38.5
1999	361	20.5	17.6	51.1
2000	332	20.5	16.2	47.9
2001	326	19.5	16.7	48.1
2002	331	17.5	18.9	61
2003	331	17.5	18.9	61
2004	347	18.5	18.8	55.3
2005	359	17.0	21.1	57.4
2006	386	17.0	22.7	56.2
2007	395	18.0	21.9	57.9
2008	389	20.0	19.5	60.2
2009	383	19.8	19.2	57.2
2010	438	22.5	19.4	56.4
2011	466	23.0	20.2	50
2012	591	32.0	18.4	50.4
2013	548	32.0	17.1	43.6
2014	542	33.0	16.4	44.5
2015	545	25.0	21.8	46.6
2016	556	26.0	21.3	50.2
2017	600	28.5	21.0	47.3
2018	581	32.0	18.1	47.5
2019	578	30.0	19.2	49.5
2020	575	31.0	18.5	42.8
2021	580	30.0	19.3	46.4
2022	579	n/a	n/a	27.1
2023	576	29.0	19.8	47.2

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 Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,122 (14.4%)	$6,634 (85.4%)	$7,772

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Headland Middle 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 215^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 60^th of 437 Middle schools	35.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Headland Middle School)	26.4	27.3	0.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	24.4	23.4	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Headland Middle School)	29.7	30.8	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	28.7	23.1	5.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Headland Middle School)	31.8	35	3.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	33.2	28.3	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	578	576	0.3%
African American	108	113	4.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	17	23	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	433	428	1.2%
Two or More Races	18	5	72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.5%	47.2%	2.3%

Schools Near Headland Middle 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 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Headland Middle School	Public	6-9	1 Martin Luther King Dr	Headland	36345	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 585-7083	576	29	19.8	47.2%	428 (74.3%)	113 (19.6%)	23 (4.0%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	87.7	39^th of 442 public middle schools	91.2%		79.6	60^th of 437 public middle schools	86.3%	21			46.6	33.6	47.5		67.9			65.7	69.9	75.2	$7,772	$1,122	$6,634
Dothan Preparatory Academy	Public	7-8	1236 South Oates Street	Dothan	36031	Macon County	Dothan City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 794-1400	1,133	60	18.8	77.5%	271 (23.9%)	740 (65.3%)	89 (7.9%)	16 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.4%)	33	305^th of 442 public middle schools	31.0%		31.8	310^th of 437 public middle schools	29.1%	5				16.5	11.2		29.3				39.3	36.4
South Dale Middle School	Public	5-8	309 Randolph Street	Pinckard	36371	Dale County	Dale County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 983-3077	426	23	18.2	78.4%	234 (54.9%)	147 (34.5%)	21 (4.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.5%)	58.2	157^th of 442 public middle schools	64.5%		50	206^th of 437 public middle schools	52.9%	49		42.5	25.5	30.6	32.8		37.5		61.1	49.0	52.8	48.8	$8,049	$1,615	$6,432
Ashford Middle School	Public	6-8	607 Church St	Ashford	36312	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 899-5411	293	17	17.2	67.2%	183 (62.5%)	83 (28.3%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	70.7	99^th of 442 public middle schools	77.6%		68.9	109^th of 437 public middle schools	75.1%	10			43.9	27.0	29.0		55.7			53.1	53.5	61.3
Rehobeth Elementary School	Public	4-6	5631 County Road 203	Rehobeth	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 677-3838	1,174	63	18.6	57.8%	840 (71.6%)	100 (8.5%)	179 (15.2%)	10 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.7%)								(n/a)	67.2	51.8	45.8			48.4		68.2	81.2	63.8			$8,066	$1,318	$6,734
Rehobeth Middle School	Public	7-8	5631 County Road 203	Rehobeth	36301	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(334) 677-5153	626	29	21.5	58.5%	463 (74.0%)	64 (10.2%)	74 (11.8%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	76.5	76^th of 442 public middle schools	82.8%		78.7	67^th of 437 public middle schools	84.7%	9				36.0	25.7		44.3				65.6	63.8	$8,639	$921	$7,706
D A Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	994 Andrews Ave	Ozark	36360	Dale County	Ozark City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 774-4913	485	27	18.2	64.9%	172 (35.5%)	250 (51.5%)	31 (6.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.0%)	48.1	220^th of 442 public middle schools	50.2%		40.9	265^th of 437 public middle schools	39.4%	45			26.1	25.2	22.2		30.9			44.4	43.7	51.7	$9,193	$1,719	$7,474

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Schools Near Headland Middle School