For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,253 students in Henry County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, AL are Headland Elementary School and Abbeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Headland Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 Mitchell St
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 585-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Abbeville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Elm St
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-3679
Abbeville, AL 36310
(334) 585-3679
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Headland Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
200 Sparks Street
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Headland, AL 36345
(334) 693-0128
Gr: 1-12
Newville Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Bowden St
Newville, AL 36353
(334) 889-4481
Newville, AL 36353
(334) 889-4481
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, AL include Headland Elementary School and Abbeville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henry County?
2 public preschools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
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