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Amelia L Johnson High School vs. Marengo High School

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School Overview

School
Amelia L Johnson High School
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Marengo High School
212 Panther Drive
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Amelia L Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)

Marengo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Amelia L Johnson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Marengo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
156 students
246 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amelia L Johnson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marengo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amelia L Johnson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marengo High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amelia L Johnson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marengo High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amelia L Johnson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marengo County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marengo High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marengo County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1194 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1074 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amelia L Johnson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marengo High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amelia L Johnson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marengo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amelia L Johnson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marengo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amelia L Johnson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marengo High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Amelia L Johnson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marengo High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marengo County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Amelia L Johnson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marengo High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
4
9
Kindergarten Students
10
20
Grade 1 Students
9
21
Grade 2 Students
10
24
Grade 3 Students
12
23
Grade 4 Students
9
10
Grade 5 Students
20
15
Grade 6 Students
7
12
Grade 7 Students
15
16
Grade 8 Students
9
19
Grade 9 Students
14
18
Grade 10 Students
11
27
Grade 11 Students
12
20
Grade 12 Students
14
12

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amelia L Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amelia L Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Black
98%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amelia L Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marengo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amelia L Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marengo High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marengo County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
0.04
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amelia L Johnson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marengo High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amelia L Johnson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marengo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amelia L Johnson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marengo High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marengo County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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