Summary:
Zip code 36345 in Headland, Alabama, is served by three public schools within the Henry County district, enrolling roughly 1,920 students across elementary (PK-5), middle (6-9), and high school (10-12) grades, with a moderate level of economic need reflected in free/reduced lunch rates around 40-44%.
For parents, the standout is Headland Middle School, which ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide (4 stars) and dramatically outperforms its district’s overall standing. Its 8th-grade science proficiency (80.71%) is nearly 27 points above the state average, and English scores are consistently strong across grades. Headland High School is the most improved, jumping 46 spots in state ranking in one year, with a 96.3% graduation rate and notable gains in science (from 28% to 39% proficiency). However, it also shows the weakest academic numbers in the zip code—only 29% math and 37% English proficiency—and has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, more than triple the elementary school’s 4.7%. Headland Elementary School provides a reliable foundation with consistent 3-star ratings and strong 5th-grade English (74.5%), though its 5th-grade math proficiency dropped sharply from 54% to 31% in one year.
A clear pattern emerges: students start strong in elementary, peak at middle school, then lose ground by high school. The middle school achieves its top results despite the lowest per-student spending ($7,772), suggesting efficient resource use. Mathematics is the persistent weak spot across all schools, while English and science are relative strengths. Notably, these schools outperform the district’s bottom-third ranking, indicating they are likely the strongest in Henry County. For parents, this means excellent middle school options and a rising high school, but with attention needed on math support and high school attendance.
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