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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marengo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marengo High School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Marengo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marengo High School's ranking?
Marengo High School is ranked #1074 out of 1,285 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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 88%.
How many students attend Marengo High School?
246 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 Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marengo High School?
Marengo High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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