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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Linden, AL, covering approximately 213.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.6 miles to the furthest point.
- 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
94%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 90%.
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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