Marengo County School District
School District · Linden, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,598
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Marengo County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marengo County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Marengo High School
Dixons Mills · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Amelia L Johnson High School
Thomaston · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sweet Water High School
Sweet Water · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#14 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,598
+$3,790 vs Alabama median
District size
970 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Marengo County ranks #14 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Marengo County's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marengo High School (8.4/10), Amelia L Johnson High School (8.2/10), and Sweet Water High School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marengo County
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marengo High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Amelia L Johnson High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Sweet Water High School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.0/10, Marengo County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marengo High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Marengo County students show an average math proficiency of 36.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
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 8.0/10. 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 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Marengo County?
Across schools in Marengo County with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. 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 8.0/10 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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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Compare Marengo County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
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- Etowah County (24)
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- 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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