Marengo County Schools & Education
Marengo County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,522
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#46
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marengo County
Measured School Summary
Marengo County faces educational challenges with a school score of 33/100 and a graduation rate of 88.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,522 per pupil, Marengo County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marengo County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
10 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
33/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #46 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
2.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,522
$252 above the state average
School coverage
10
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Marengo County has 10 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Marengo County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Marengo County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#46
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Demopolis City
Elementary to high school visible
2,064 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Marengo County
Other grade structure
953 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Linden City
Elementary to high school visible
434 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Demopolis City is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Marengo County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marengo County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Marengo County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Educational Stability in the Black Belt
Marengo County operates 10 public schools across three school districts, educating a total of 3,451 students. The landscape is primarily composed of elementary and high schools, with additional specialized campuses serving diverse age ranges. The system maintains an average school size of 345 students, offering a community-oriented environment.
Three Districts Serving Local Communities
Demopolis City is the largest district, serving 2,064 students across 4 schools, while Linden City and Marengo County manage the remaining student body. There are no charter schools in the area, keeping the focus on established local city and county systems. Demopolis High remains the primary large-scale high school in the region.
Primarily Rural with Strong Town Hubs
Seven of the ten schools are located in rural settings, while three serve the primary town centers. Demopolis High School is the largest campus with 630 students, whereas Sweet Water High offers a PK-12 model for 561 students. This mix provides students with a blend of classic town school spirit and quiet, rural learning environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Marengo County
Reported Enrollment
3,451
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Marengo County
Demopolis City
Marengo County
Linden City
10 Public Schools in Marengo County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demopolis High School | Record | Demopolis City | Demopolis, 36732Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 630 |
| Sweet Water High School | Record | Marengo County | Sweet Water, 36782Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 561 |
| Westside Elementary School | Record | Demopolis City | Demopolis, 36732Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 555 |
| US Jones Elementary School | Record | Demopolis City | Demopolis, 36732Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 443 |
| Demopolis Middle School | Record | Demopolis City | Demopolis, 36732Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 436 |
| Marengo High School | Record | Marengo County | Dixons Mills, 36736Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 248 |
| Linden Elementary School | Record | Linden City | Linden, 36748Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 196 |
| Amelia L Johnson High School | Record | Marengo County | Thomaston, 36783Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 144 |
| Linden High School | Record | Linden City | Linden, 36748Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 141 |
| George P Austin Junior High School | Record | Linden City | Linden, 36748Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 97 |
Westside Elementary School
Demopolis City
Demopolis, 36732 / Town: Remote
Amelia L Johnson High School
Marengo County
Thomaston, 36783 / Rural: Remote
George P Austin Junior High School
Linden City
Linden, 36748 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,522
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Marengo County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marengo County, Alabama?
Marengo County operates 10 public schools across three school districts, educating a total of 3,451 students. The landscape is primarily composed of elementary and high schools, with additional specialized campuses serving diverse age ranges. The system maintains an average school size of 345 students, offering a community-oriented environment.
What are the major school districts in Marengo County, Alabama?
Demopolis City is the largest district, serving 2,064 students across 4 schools, while Linden City and Marengo County manage the remaining student body. There are no charter schools in the area, keeping the focus on established local city and county systems. Demopolis High remains the primary large-scale high school in the region.
What is the school experience like in Marengo County?
Seven of the ten schools are located in rural settings, while three serve the primary town centers. Demopolis High School is the largest campus with 630 students, whereas Sweet Water High offers a PK-12 model for 561 students. This mix provides students with a blend of classic town school spirit and quiet, rural learning environments.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.