Best Schools in Henry County, AL
Henry County, AL has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,508 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Henry County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henry County, AL
The top high schools in Henry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Headland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 412 Students
2. Dothan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1454 Students
3. Abbeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 305 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henry County, AL
The top middle schools in Henry County, 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. Dothan Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henry County, AL
The top elementary schools in Henry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Headland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 858 Students
2. Abbeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 379 Students
3. Morris Slingluff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 290 Students
4. Girard Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dothan City • Public • Grades 6 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henry County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henry County, AL has a total population of 17,146 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henry County, 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 Henry County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henry County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henry County, 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 Henry County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henry County, AL
How many schools are in Henry County, AL?
Henry County, AL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,508 students in total.
How do schools in Henry County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Henry County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Henry County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henry County?
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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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Henry County
2 places in Henry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Henry County (5 schools)