6.3avg / 10

Linden City School District

School District · Linden, Alabama

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 406

Teachers (FTE): 31

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

406

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

406

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

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Linden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Alabama rank

#90 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,435

+$3,627 vs Alabama median

District size

406 students

Smaller than Alabama median

The short answer

Linden City ranks #90 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Linden City's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Linden Elementary School (8.6/10), George P Austin Junior High School (5.2/10), and Linden High School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Linden City

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Linden Elementary School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	202
2	George P Austin Junior High School	5.2 / 10	Middle	—	78
3	Linden High School	5.0 / 10	High	—	126

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About Linden City

Linden City is a Linden, Alabama school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 406 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $16,435 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Linden City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Linden Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.

In standardized testing, Linden City students show an average math proficiency of 29.1% and ELA proficiency of 36.1%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Linden City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency29.1%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency36.1%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Linden City with test data.

Schools in Linden City

3 schools

Elementary Schools1

Linden Elementary School

2028.6

Middle Schools1

George P Austin Junior High School

785.2

High Schools1

Linden High School

1265.0

District Details

State: Alabama
City: Linden
Total Enrollment: 406
Teachers (FTE): 31
District spending per student: $16,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Linden City?

Linden City has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Linden City?

The average composite rating for Linden City is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Linden City?

Linden City's district-level spending was $16,435 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Linden City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Linden City is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Linden City?

Linden Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Linden City with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What are the test scores in Linden City?

Across schools in Linden City with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Linden City compare to other districts in Alabama?

Linden City has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.3/10
Math Proficiency: 29.1%
ELA Proficiency: 36.1%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.