For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,874 students in 36345, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 36345, AL are Headland Elementary School, Headland Middle School and Headland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36345 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36345, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36345, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Headland Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 Mitchell St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #22.
Headland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Martin Luther King Dr
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7083
Grades: 6-9
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Headland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 Sporman St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7086
Grades: 10-12
| 443 students
36345, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Headland Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 Sparks Street
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36345, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36345, AL include Headland Elementary School, Headland Middle School and Headland High School.
How many public schools are located in 36345?
3 public schools are located in 36345.
What is the racial composition of students in 36345?
36345 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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