For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 280 students in 36748, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36748, AL are Linden Elementary School and George P Austin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36748 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36748, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36748, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
George P Austin Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Martin Luther King Dr
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5378
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5378
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
36748, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 elementary schools in 36748, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36748, AL include Linden Elementary School and George P Austin Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36748?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36748.
What is the racial composition of students in 36748?
36748 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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