For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,719 students in Marengo County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Marengo County, AL are Sweet Water High School, Demopolis High School and Marengo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marengo County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Marengo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Marengo County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sweet Water High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marengo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Water High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Grades: PK-12
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0294
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Marengo High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 Panther Drive
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395
Dixons Mills, AL 36736
(334) 992-2395
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Linden High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Main Street
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4287
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4287
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Amelia L Johnson High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Marengo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
70 Hornet Dr
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-3504
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-3504
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Marengo County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
114 8th Avenue East
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Marengo County Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2450 E. Coats Avenue
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marengo County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Marengo County, AL include Sweet Water High School, Demopolis High School and Marengo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marengo County?
5 public high schools are located in Marengo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo County?
Marengo County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marengo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marengo County include: Marengo High School vs. Sweet Water High School, Amelia L Johnson High School vs. Sweet Water High School, Sweet Water High School vs. Marengo High School
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