Serving 543 students in grades 9-12, Dade County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dade County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Trenton, GA, covering approximately 174.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dade County High School's student population of 543 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Seeing Beyond the Mountains
School Rankings
Dade County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dade County High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dade County High School's ranking?
Dade County High School is ranked #1072 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dade County High School often compared to?
Dade County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dade Middle School, Trion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dade County High School?
The graduation rate of Dade County High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Dade County High School?
543 students attend Dade County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dade County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dade County High School?
Dade County High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dade County High School offer ?
Dade County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dade County High School part of?
Dade County High School is part of Dade County School District.
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