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Best Schools in Headland, AL
Headland, AL has 17 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,182 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Headland exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Headland, AL
The top high schools in Headland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George W Long High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
2. Houston County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 322 Students
3. Headland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 412 Students
4. Dothan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1454 Students
5. Dale County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
6. Abbeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 305 Students
Best Middle Schools in Headland, AL
The top middle schools in Headland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Headland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 576 Students
2. South Dale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
3. Dothan Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Headland, AL
The top elementary schools in Headland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
2. Gw Long Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 464 Students
3. Headland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 858 Students
4. Midland City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students
5. Abbeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 379 Students
6. Morris Slingluff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
7. Girard Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 6 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Headland, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Headland, AL has a total population of 7,231 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Headland, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Headland, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Headland, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Headland, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Headland, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Headland, AL
How many schools are in Headland, AL?
Headland, AL has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,182 students in total.
How do schools in Headland perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Headland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Headland exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Headland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Headland
3 of 3 schools in Headland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Headland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.