5.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Sweet Water, Alabama

1 schools · 1 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 5.3/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.3/10
Median household income: $47,566
Median home value: $60,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11%
Avg commute: 33 min
Owner-occupied homes: 89%

How Sweet Water compares

Median household income

$48k

80% of Alabama median

About Schools in Sweet Water, Alabama

Sweet Water, Alabama is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 5.3 out of 10, schools in Sweet Water show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Sweet Water is Sweet Water High School with a composite score of 5.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Sweet Water is served by 1 school district: Marengo County. These districts collectively serve 970 students.

Sweet Water's community shows 11% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $47,566. The poverty rate in the area is 15.5%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Other Schools

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sweet Water High School 568 students · Pre-K–12th	568	Pre-K–12th	5.3

Schools in Sweet Water

Sweet Water, Alabama · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$47,566

Median Home Value

$60,600

Median Rent

$914/mo

Population

1,912

College Educated

11%

Homeownership

89%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

15.5%

Community Profile

Sweet Water has a median household income of $47,566. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $60,600, with a median rent of $914/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.5%. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Alabama
Total Schools: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.3/10

Resources

🔍 Google "Sweet Water schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Sweet Water 📊 Niche Sweet Water Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Marengo County

3 schools · 970 students

Nearby Cities

Dixons Mills (1 school)

5 mi

Linden (3 schools)

15 mi

Thomasville (3 schools)

Grove Hill (4 schools)

27 mi

Demopolis (4 schools)

Lower Peach Tree (1 school)

32 mi

Gilbertown (2 schools)

Other Major Cities in Alabama

Top metros statewide by school count.

Birmingham 98 schools Mobile 81 schools Montgomery 72 schools Huntsville 71 schools Tuscaloosa 30 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Sweet Water, Alabama

How many schools are in Sweet Water, Alabama?

Sweet Water has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Sweet Water, Alabama?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sweet Water is 5.3 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Sweet Water, Alabama?

The top-ranked school in Sweet Water on MySchoolScout is Sweet Water High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

How many school districts serve Sweet Water, Alabama?

Sweet Water is served by 1 school district: Marengo County.

What is the education level in Sweet Water, Alabama?

According to Census data, 11% of adults in Sweet Water have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Sweet Water, Alabama?

The median household income in Sweet Water is approximately $47,566 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sweet Water, Alabama?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sweet Water is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sweet Water, Alabama?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.