- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Headland, AL
Headland High School
Federal NCES profile for Headland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010174000604
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Headland High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Headland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Headland High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Headland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Headland, AL.
School address
District: Henry County · Alabama
NCES ID 010174000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Headland High School grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 010174000604 · Headland, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Headland Elementary School (898 students)
Headland High School grew from 412 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Headland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Headland Eleme
Headland Elementary School
898 students
- Headland Middl
Headland Middle School
580 students
- This school
Headland High School
442 students
- Abbeville Elem 338
Abbeville Elementary School
338 students
- Abbeville High 266
Abbeville High School
266 students
What this shows Headland High School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Headland High School compares
Headland High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Headland High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Headland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Headland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abbeville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Headland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Headland High School
How many students attend Headland High School?
Headland High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Headland, AL. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Headland High School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Headland High School?
47.3% of students at Headland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Headland High School?
The largest demographic group at Headland High School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Headland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Headland High School?
Headland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Headland High School rank among public schools in Headland?
By Resource Investment Index, Headland High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Headland, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Headland High School, Henry County also operates Headland Elementary School (898 students), Headland Middle School (580 students), and Abbeville Elementary School (338 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.