For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 434 students in Linden, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Linden, AL are Linden Elementary School, George P Austin Junior High School and Linden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Linden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Linden, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Shiloh Street
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5860
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
George P Austin Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 Martin Luther King Dr
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5378
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-5378
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Linden High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Linden, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marengo County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
114 8th Avenue East
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-9798
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Marengo County Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
2450 E. Coats Avenue
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Linden, AL 36748
(334) 295-4237
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Linden, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Linden, AL include Linden Elementary School, George P Austin Junior High School and Linden High School.
How many public schools are located in Linden?
3 public schools are located in Linden.
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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