Total enrollment
2,524
+52 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Henry County
Alabama · Public K-12
Inside Henry County, Alabama, public K-12 schools number 6 and serve about 2,524 students out of a population of 17,647. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Henry County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Henry County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.5% | #28 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,524 | #49 of 65 | #2,007 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #58 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #2 of 65 | #1,895 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.5% | #51 of 65 | #1,543 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.4% | #36 of 64 | #1,075 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
17,647
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,524
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,931
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.5%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
2
1,236 students
Middle
1
580 students
High
2
708 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Henry County Public Schools
2,524 students · 1 district in Henry County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Henry County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.4% under 18
Test scores in Henry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Headland Middle School· 69.9%
- Headland Elementary School· 69.3%
- Abbeville Elementary School· 38.5%
- Headland High School· 30.8%
- Abbeville High School· 21.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headland Elementary School | Headland | Elementary | PK-05 | 898 | · |
| Headland Middle School | Headland | Middle | 06-09 | 580 | · |
| Headland High School | Headland | High | 10-12 | 442 | · |
| Abbeville Elementary School | Abbeville | Elementary | PK-06 | 338 | · |
| Abbeville High School | Abbeville | High | 07-12 | 266 | · |
| Henry County Virtual Campus | Abbeville | Combined | 01-12 | · | · |
Cities in Henry County
About Henry County
Across the compact Alabama county of Henry County of about 17,647 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 2,524 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $59,931, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 8% noticeably above the Alabama median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Henry County spans 2 elementary schools (1,236 students), 1 middle school (580), 2 high schools (708), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Henry County is Henry County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,524 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,524 students, stayed largely flat from the 2,472 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Henry County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data