For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,988 students in Dade County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Dade County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,328 Schools
# Students
1,988 Students
1,744,103 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
121,690 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dade County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.2%
26.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
36%
Showing 1997–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,023. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,454 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$29,690 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$28,127 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,659
$17,023
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,454
$16,127
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dade County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5491 Highway 301
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Dade Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 Wolverine Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Dade Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Dade County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Tradition Ln
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dade County School District?
Dade County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,988 students.
What is the rank of Dade County School District?
Dade County School District is ranked #58 out of 219 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County School District?
90% of Dade County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dade County School District?
Dade County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Dade County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,454 is less than the state median of $16,127. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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