- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dixons Mills, AL
Marengo High School
Federal NCES profile for Marengo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010225000856
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marengo High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 223
- students enrolled
Marengo High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marengo County · Alabama
NCES ID 010225000856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Marengo High School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010225000856 · Dixons Mills, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 12.4:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweet Water High School (600 students)
Marengo High School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Marengo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweet Water Hi
Sweet Water High School
600 students
- This school 223
Marengo High School
223 students
- Amelia L Johns 142
Amelia L Johnson High School
142 students
What this shows Marengo High School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marengo High School compares
Marengo High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,598
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.1%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Marengo High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marengo County reports $16,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marengo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Water High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia L Johnson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marengo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marengo High School
How many students attend Marengo High School?
Marengo High School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dixons Mills, AL. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marengo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marengo High School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marengo High School?
88.7% of students at Marengo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marengo High School?
The largest demographic group at Marengo High School is African American at 99.1% of enrollment, in Dixons Mills, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marengo High School?
Marengo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marengo County?
Besides Marengo High School, Marengo County also operates Sweet Water High School (600 students) and Amelia L Johnson High School (142 students). See the Marengo County district page for the complete list.