For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,727 students in Marengo County, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marengo County, AL are Us Jones Elementary School, Sweet Water High School and Demopolis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo County, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marengo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marengo County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Us Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 E Jackson St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0426
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Sweet Water High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Grades: PK-12
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Demopolis Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Pettus St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-4242
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Shiloh Street
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5860
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Marengo High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 Panther Drive
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395
Grades: PK-12
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
George P Austin Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Martin Luther King Dr
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5378
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5378
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
Rank: #77.
Amelia L Johnson High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Grades: PK-2
| 554 students
Marengo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
70 Hornet Dr
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-3504
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-3504
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Marengo County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
114 8th Avenue East
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Marengo County Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2450 E. Coats Avenue
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marengo County, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marengo County, AL include Us Jones Elementary School, Sweet Water High School and Demopolis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marengo County, AL?
8 public elementary schools are located in Marengo County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo County, AL?
Marengo County, AL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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