Marengo High School ranked #1046 in Alabama in 2023, improving slightly from #1074 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
In 2023, math proficiency was 6–9%, reading proficiency was 25–29%, and science proficiency was 15–19%, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment was 246 students across grades PK–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1; 89% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
The student body was predominantly Black (99%), with 49% male and 51% female students, and enrollment remained relatively stable around 240–260 students from 2021 to 2023.
The graduation rate was 80% in 2023, below the Alabama state average of 88% and the district average of 85%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marengo High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dixons Mills, AL, covering approximately 750.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 20.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 34.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marengo High School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marengo 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 Marengo High School is 0.02, 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
#1046 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
99%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
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
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. 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 Marengo High School's ranking?
Marengo High School is ranked #1046 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Marengo High School often compared to?
Marengo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweet Water High School, Amelia L Johnson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marengo High School?
The graduation rate of Marengo High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marengo High School?
223 students attend Marengo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Marengo High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marengo High School?
Marengo High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marengo High School offer ?
Marengo High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marengo High School part of?
Marengo High School is part of Marengo County School District.
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