Headland Middle School

Henry County
1 Martin Luther King Dr
Headland, AL 36345
580 Students
Middle School 6th - 9th
School Overview
Headland Middle School, located at 1 Martin Luther King Dr. in Headland, Alabama, serves as a core educational institution for students in the Henry County area. As part of the Henry County School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development during the transitional middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education.

The institution integrates traditional academic curricula with opportunities for extracurricular engagement, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students. By leveraging its role within the Headland community, the school encourages parent and community involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. Those interested in specific academic calendars, faculty contact information, or district policies can find comprehensive resources on their official website at [http://www.headlandmiddle.org](http://www.headlandmiddle.org).
580
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    432 (74.5%)
  • Black
    126 (21.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Henry County
Phone: (334)585-7083
Website: http://www.headlandmiddle.org
Grade Range: 6th - 9th
Total Students: 580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 254
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 149
Grade 7 136
Grade 8 145
Grade 9 150
Gender Ratio
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