Total enrollment
3,270
-324 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
Marengo County
Alabama · Public K-12
Across Marengo County, 10 public K-12 schools educate around 3,270 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Marengo County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Marengo County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.6% | #41 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,270 | #44 of 65 | #1,751 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #40 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #1 of 65 | #1,620 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 64.0% | #21 of 65 | #940 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.7% | #31 of 64 | #970 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Marengo County school rankings
Residents
18,851
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
3,270
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$43,825
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.0%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
3
1,114 students
Middle
2
471 students
High
2
720 students
Combined / other
3
965 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Demopolis City
1,918 students · 3 districts in Marengo County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Marengo County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Marengo County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- US Jones Elementary School· 60.7%
- Demopolis Middle School· 57.3%
- Sweet Water High School· 57.2%
- Linden Elementary School· 46.9%
- Amelia L Johnson High School· 40.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Linden High School· 9.1%
- Demopolis High School· 21.8%
- Marengo High School· 35.0%
- George P Austin Junior High School· 38.5%
- Amelia L Johnson High School· 40.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Water High School | Sweet Water | Combined | PK-12 | 600 | · |
| Demopolis High School | Demopolis | High | 09-12 | 594 | · |
| Westside Elementary School | Demopolis | Elementary | PK-02 | 499 | · |
| US Jones Elementary School | Demopolis | Elementary | 03-05 | 431 | · |
| Demopolis Middle School | Demopolis | Middle | 06-08 | 394 | · |
| Marengo High School | Dixons Mills | Combined | PK-12 | 223 | · |
| Linden Elementary School | Linden | Elementary | PK-05 | 184 | · |
| Amelia L Johnson High School | Thomaston | Combined | PK-12 | 142 | · |
| Linden High School | Linden | High | 09-12 | 126 | · |
| George P Austin Junior High School | Linden | Middle | 06-08 | 77 | · |
Cities in Marengo County
About Marengo County
Marengo County is a low-population Alabama county of about 18,851 residents, home to 10 public schools and roughly 3,270 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $43,825, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 21% noticeably below the Alabama median.
For a sense of the school types, Marengo County spans 3 elementary schools (1,114 students), 2 middle schools (471), 2 high schools (720), and 3 combined or other schools.
Demopolis City dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,918 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Marengo County has decreased 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,594 students to 3,270.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Marengo County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data