For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 995 students in Headland, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Headland, AL are Headland Middle School and Headland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Headland, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Headland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Headland, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Headland High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Headland, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Headland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Martin Luther King Dr
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Grades: 6-9
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Headland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 Sporman St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Grades: 10-12
| 443 students
Headland, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Headland Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 Sparks Street
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Headland, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Headland, AL include Headland Middle School and Headland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Headland?
2 public high schools are located in Headland.
What is the racial composition of students in Headland?
Headland public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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