Linden High School is an active Linden City Title I eligible New Jersey high school serving grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 126 students and a student–teacher ratio of 11:1.
The school ranked #1026 in Alabama overall in 2023, showing improvement from #1153 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 20% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with reading proficiency between 11–19%, also lower than the state average, and science proficiency at 11–19%, again lower than the state average.
Minority enrollment comprised 96% of students, predominantly Black at 117 students, with 83% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Graduation rates ranged between 80–89% from 2013–2023, consistently below the state average around 88–90%, placing the school in the bottom 50% for graduation outcomes in Alabama.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Linden High School serves the entire district of Linden, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 213.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linden High School's student population of 126 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Linden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linden High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1026 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
94%
31%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linden High School's ranking?
Linden High School is ranked #1026 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Linden High School?
The graduation rate of Linden High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Linden High School?
126 students attend Linden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Linden High School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linden High School?
Linden High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linden High School offer ?
Linden High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linden High School part of?
Linden High School is part of Linden City School District.
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