For the 2026 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 Amelia L Johnson 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 31% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Marengo County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Marengo County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Demopolis High School, with 90-94% 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 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marengo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Water High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
440 Main Street
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Sweet Water, AL 36782
(334) 994-4263
Gr: PK-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Demopolis High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Amelia L Johnson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Thomaston, AL 36783
(334) 627-3364
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Linden High School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Marengo High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 Amelia L Johnson 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 47% (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, Sweet Water High School vs. Marengo High School
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