Headland High School ranked #882 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #981 in 2022 but a decline from higher ranks like #508 in 2014, indicating fluctuating overall performance among Union County NJ high schools.
The school's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, placing it in the top 5% statewide for graduation rates.
Math proficiency ranged from 25% to 29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 15% to 19% and science proficiency at 25% to 29% both remained below the state averages of 47% and 38% respectively.
Enrollment stood at 443 students in grades 10 to 12, with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment accounted for 27%, with 47% of students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
As a Title I eligible New Jersey high school serving grades 10 through 12, Headland High School did not offer virtual instruction and maintained participation in the National School Lunch Program without special provisions.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Headland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Headland High School's student population of 443 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Headland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Headland High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
19%
32%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Headland High School's ranking?
Headland High School is ranked #882 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Headland High School often compared to?
Headland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abbeville High School, Rehobeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Headland High School?
The graduation rate of Headland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Headland High School?
443 students attend Headland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Headland High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Headland High School?
Headland High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Headland High School offer ?
Headland High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Headland High School part of?
Headland High School is part of Henry County School District.
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