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School Comparison

Linden High School
vs.
Marengo High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Linden High School
Marengo High School
  • Marengo High School reported a higher students per counselor than Linden High School (245:1 vs. 14:1).
  • Linden High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Marengo High School (70 vs. 20).
  • Linden High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Marengo High School (55 vs. 11).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Linden High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Marengo High School (70 vs. 20).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Linden High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Marengo High School (55 vs. 11).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Marengo High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Linden High School (25 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Marengo High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Linden High School (5 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Marengo High School reported a higher students per counselor than Linden High School (245:1 vs. 14:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Marengo High School

1 metric was reported by Marengo High School. Comparable data for Linden High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
9

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Linden High School
$16,435.48
Marengo High School
$16,598.11
Local revenue share
Linden High School
22.2%
Marengo High School
24.9%
State revenue share
Linden High School
54.3%
Marengo High School
46.7%
Federal revenue share
Linden High School
23.5%
Marengo High School
28.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Linden High School
16.8%
Marengo High School
19.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Marengo County
$44,205
Marengo County
$44,205
Poverty rate
Marengo County
22.6%
Marengo County
22.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marengo County
20.4%
Marengo County
20.4%
Unemployment rate
Marengo County
4%
Marengo County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.