For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,715 students in Marengo County, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marengo County, AL are Sweet Water High School, Linden Elementary 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Marengo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
1720 Mauvilla Drive
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Demopolis, AL 36732
(334) 289-0377
Gr: PK-2 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marengo County, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marengo County, AL include Sweet Water High School, Linden Elementary School and Amelia L Johnson High School.
How many public preschools are located in Marengo County?
5 public preschools are located in Marengo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marengo County?
Marengo County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marengo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marengo County include: Marengo High School vs. Sweet Water High School, Sweet Water High School vs. Marengo High School
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