Marengo County Board of Education

What Marengo County Board of Education does

Marengo County Board of Education, operating as Marengo County School District, is a rural public K-12 school system headquartered at 101 Shiloh Street, Linden, Alabama. The district operates three Pre-K through 12th grade schools — Amelia Love Johnson High School in Thomaston, Marengo High School in Dixons Mills, and Sweet Water High School in Sweet Water — serving approximately 1,000 students with nearly 200 employees. It is governed by an elected Board of Education and supervised by Superintendent Dr. Kalvin Eaton (appointed May 23, 2024).

The district's core product is comprehensive Pre-K through 12 public education, delivered across regular academics, special education, gifted programs, athletics, and career and technical education (CTE). Differentiated offerings include three Signature Academies in Barbering/Cosmetology, Construction, and Modern Manufacturing; a First Class Pre-K program via the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education; a district-wide Virtual Reality learning initiative; summer credit recovery through Edgenuity; and a child nutrition program operating under the USDA Community Eligibility Provision. The technology stack is composed of standard third-party ed-tech platforms — PowerSchool for enrollment, Edgenuity for credit recovery, Kuder Navigator for career planning, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, Harris School Solutions for payroll, and Finalsite for the district website — rather than proprietary systems.

Funding comes primarily from Alabama state per-pupil allocations, federal Title I and Title II grants under ESSA, USDA meal reimbursements, the GEAR UP grant administered by UAB, and ESSER/COVID-relief funds. The district is one of the largest employers in Marengo County and, in 2023, became the only Black Belt school system in Alabama to earn above a C on the state report card (B, 86 points, up from 81 in 2022).

Name

Marengo County Board of Education

Legal name

Marengo County Board of Education

Website

https://marengo.k12.al.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Marengo County Board of Education is a rural Alabama public school district operating three Pre-K through 12th grade schools that serve approximately 1,000 students and ~200 employees across Marengo County, funded by state, federal, and USDA sources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK), Early Intervention Academic Readiness (Pre-K–Early Elementary) (EDAKADAG)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs
• Pre-kindergarten programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Linden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: Alabama state funding for public education distributed based on student enrollment and attendance
2. Federal Title I Funding: Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA/ESSA) funding under Title I for school-wide programs serving low-income students. Funds used for teachers, tutoring, intervention, technology, materials, and supplies
3. Federal Title II Part A Funding: Federal funding for preparing and training high-quality teachers and administrators through professional development
4. Child Nutrition Program Reimbursement: USDA reimbursement for school meals under National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program through Community Eligibility Provision. Additional revenue from adult meals and a la carte item sales
5. GEAR UP Grant: Federal Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs grant administered by UAB serving students in Black Belt region
6. ESSER/COVID Relief Funding: Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds for pandemic recovery efforts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Marengo County School District provides comprehensive public Pre-K through 12th grade education to approximately 1,000 students across three schools in Marengo County, Alabama. Core services include elementary and secondary academics aligned to Alabama state standards, Special Education, Gifted Education, Career and Technical Education via Signature Academies (Barbering/Cosmetology, Construction, Modern Manufacturing), First Class Pre-K, free USDA Child Nutrition meals, Summer Credit Recovery through Edgenuity, Federal Title I/II programs, and a district-wide Virtual Reality learning initiative.

Product overview

Marengo County School District is a rural public school system operating as a unified K-12 educational platform serving approximately 1,000 students through three Pre-K through 12th grade schools (Amelia Love Johnson, Marengo High School, and Sweet Water High School). The district's core offering is comprehensive public education services, supported by specialized modules including Signature Academies (Career and Technical Education pathways in Barbering & Cosmetology, Construction, and Modern Manufacturing), the First Class Pre-K program, Child Nutrition Program (USDA Community Eligibility Provision), Summer Learning and Credit Recovery programs using Edgenuity, and Special Programs (Special Education, Gifted Education, Section 504). The district also provides Virtual Reality learning tools, School Library services, and administers Federal Programs under ESSA including Title I and Title II funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Signature Academies: Career-focused educational pathways including Barbering and Cosmetology, Construction, and Modern Manufacturing programs
• Building Construction Academy
• Business and Marketing Academy
• Computer Science Academy
• Cosmetology Academy
• Welding Academy

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Services Comprehensive Pre-K through 12th grade public education services serving approximately 1,000 students across three schools in Marengo County, Alabama. Includes elementary and secondary academics, extracurricular activities, athletics, college and career readiness programs, and aligned with Alabama state content standards.
• Signature Academies Career-focused educational pathways offering hands-on training and industry credentials in three high-demand trades: Barbering and Cosmetology, Construction, and Modern Manufacturing. Designed for high school students seeking career and technical education certifications.
• Career and Technical Education Programs Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs serving high school students in grades 9-12, including Business and Marketing, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Welding, and Plant Sciences, plus the Signature Academies pathway. Offers industry-recognized credentials and dual enrollment opportunities.
• First Class Pre-K Program State-funded pre-kindergarten program for Alabama residents age 4 by September 1, providing free high-quality early childhood education through lottery placement. Administered in partnership with the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.
• Child Nutrition Program School breakfast and lunch program operating under USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), providing free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Includes paid options for adult employees, visitors, and a la carte items, plus a Summer Feeding Program during school breaks.
• Summer Learning and Credit Recovery Summer academic programs including Credit Recovery for grades 7-12 (delivered through the Edgenuity platform, maximum 2 credits before deadlines) and S'more Learning for K-5 students focused on reading and math improvement. Free to eligible students.
• Federal Programs (Title I, Title II) Federal funding programs including Title I (school-wide supplemental academic support for low-income students), Title II Part A (teacher and administrator professional development), GEAR UP (college readiness), and ESSER (COVID recovery). Provides supplemental teachers, tutors, intervention services, technology, materials, and supplies.
• Special Programs Special Education, Section 504 accommodations, Gifted Education, and Child Find services for students ages 3-21 with disabilities or gifted characteristics. Includes IEP development and least-restrictive-environment placements in compliance with IDEA.
• Virtual Reality Program District-wide immersive virtual reality learning initiative deployed in classrooms to enhance student engagement and provide experiential learning across grade levels.
• School Libraries and Reading Engagement School library services and reading engagement programs supporting literacy development across all grade levels, in alignment with the Alabama Literacy Act for K-3 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• B grade (86 points) on 2023 Alabama State Report Card - only Black Belt system above C level
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• University of Alabama at Birmingham (GEAR UP Alabama)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014UAB administers GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant serving nearly 9,300 students in 52 schools across 21 school systems in the Black Belt Region of Alabama. The partnership focuses on increasing academic performance, high school graduation rates, postsecondary enrollment, and college/career readiness for low-income students. Partnership includes school resource teams at schools like Amelia Love Johnson High School.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreOthersUSDA provides reimbursement for school meals under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program through the Community Eligibility Provision. All students receive free meals. USDA also provides civil rights protections and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (First Class Pre-K)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState program providing high-quality Pre-K education funded through grant process. The program has received the highest quality rating from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) for 18 consecutive years. District participates in the lottery-based enrollment system administered by the state.
• Kuder NavigatorsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCareer exploration platform used by middle and high school students to explore careers, build education plans, and take interest and skills assessments. Students log in with accounts provided by their school.
• EdgenuitysupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline course platform used for credit recovery for students in grades 7-12 during summer learning programs. Maximum 2 credits can be earned before specified deadlines.
• North State TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRAD Partnership Intermediary organization that works with schools to promote student success, collaborating with Rural Schools Collaborative Team and University of West Alabama.
• University of West AlabamaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners as GRAD Partnership Intermediary working with Rural Schools Collaborative Team and North State Together to support school resource teams at schools like Amelia Love Johnson High School.
• Rural Schools CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting rural schools through partnerships, with team visiting schools like Amelia Love Johnson High School to learn about promoting student success.
• Wallace State Community CollegesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnership for college credit courses. District holds dual enrollment meetings at Wallace to facilitate student participation in postsecondary coursework.
• Spur StaffingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal staffing company that processes substitute teacher and paraprofessional licenses and job applications for the district.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dallas County Schools (Alabama): Rural public K-12 district in Alabama's Black Belt region serving a similarly small student population. Directly comparable in funding structure, demographic profile, and reliance on Title I federal support.
• Sumter County Schools (Alabama): Black Belt Alabama public K-12 district with similar scale, demographic profile, and federal funding dependence. Operates comparable rural schools under the same state accountability framework.
• Wilcox County Schools (Alabama): Small rural Alabama public school district serving the Black Belt region with comparable Title I funding exposure and a similar student population scale.
• Perry County Schools (Alabama): Rural Alabama public school district with similar Black Belt geography, small student population, and Title I school-wide program structure. Directly comparable in scale and funding mix.
• Hale County Schools (Alabama): Black Belt Alabama public school district operating under the same state accountability system, with comparable size, demographics, and CTE programming emphasis.
• Greene County Schools (Alabama): Small rural Alabama public K-12 district in the Black Belt with a similar student demographic and dependence on federal Title I programs.Comparable in scale and operational structure.
• Choctaw County Schools (Alabama): Rural Alabama public K-12 district serving a similar small population with comparable reliance on state and federal education funding.

Others

• Alabama State Department of Education: State regulatory and funding authority that oversees all Alabama public school districts including Marengo County. Issues the State Report Card grades and administers federal program allocations.
• Jefferson County School District (Alabama): Larger Alabama public school district where Marengo County's new Superintendent previously served for 20 years. Provides a reference point for the leadership pipeline and district management practices.

Regional players

• Clarke County Schools (Alabama): Rural Alabama public K-12 district in west-central Alabama, in the same region as Marengo County, with similar scale and student demographics.Operates under the same state report card system.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marengo-county-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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