- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Headland, AL
Headland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Headland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010174000605
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Headland Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Headland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Headland Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Headland Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Headland, AL.
School address
District: Henry County · Alabama
NCES ID 010174000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Headland Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010174000605 · Headland, AL Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 20:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Headland Elementary School (898 students)
Headland Middle School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Headland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Headland Eleme
Headland Elementary School
898 students
- This school
Headland Middle School
580 students
- Headland High
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 Middle School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Headland Middle School compares
Headland Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Headland Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Headland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbeville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Headland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Headland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Headland Middle School
How many students attend Headland Middle School?
Headland Middle School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Headland, AL. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Headland Middle School is 20:1, which is 13% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Headland Middle School?
44.1% of students at Headland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Headland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Headland Middle School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Headland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Headland Middle School?
Headland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Headland?
By Resource Investment Index, Headland Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Henry County also operates Headland Elementary School (898 students), Headland High School (442 students), and Abbeville Elementary School (338 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.