For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,715 students in Marengo County, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Marengo County, AL are Sweet Water High School, Linden Elementary School and Amelia L Johnson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo County, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Marengo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marengo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Water High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Gr: PK-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Shiloh Street
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5860
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Amelia L Johnson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Marengo High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Gr: PK-2 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Marengo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
70 Hornet Dr
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-3504
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-3504
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Marengo County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
114 8th Avenue East
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Gr: K-12
Marengo County Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2450 E. Coats Avenue
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marengo County, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Marengo County, AL include Sweet Water High School, Linden Elementary School and Amelia L Johnson High School.
How many public preschools are located in Marengo County?
5 public preschools are located in Marengo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo County?
Marengo County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marengo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marengo County include: Marengo High School vs. Sweet Water High School, Amelia L Johnson High School vs. Sweet Water High School, Sweet Water High School vs. Marengo High School
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