Marengo County School District
School District · Linden, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#51 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,598
+$3,790 vs Alabama median
District size
970 students
Smaller than Alabama median
About Marengo County
Marengo County is a Linden, Alabama school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 970 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $16,598 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Marengo County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marengo High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Marengo County students show an average math proficiency of 21.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
District Map
Schools in Marengo County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marengo County with test data.
Schools in Marengo County
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Linden
- Total Enrollment
- 970
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marengo County?
Marengo County has 3 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marengo County?
The average composite rating for Marengo County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marengo County?
Marengo County spends $16,598 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marengo County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marengo County is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marengo County?
Marengo High School is the highest-rated school in Marengo County with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Marengo County?
Across schools in Marengo County with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marengo County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Marengo County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
Resources
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.
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Compare Marengo County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
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.
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