For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,466 students in Dade County, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, GA are Davis Elementary School, Dade Elementary School and Dade Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5491 Highway 301
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Dade Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 Wolverine Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Dade Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Dade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dade County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
300 Tradition Ln
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dade County, GA include Davis Elementary School, Dade Elementary School and Dade Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dade County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dade County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dade County include: Davis Elementary School vs. Dade Elementary School, Dade Elementary School vs. Davis Elementary School
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