Top Rankings
Trenton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,372 students in Trenton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Trenton School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
1,372 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trenton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.1%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
61%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,741 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,017
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,741
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Trenton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 S College St
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2065 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2422
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2422
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Peabody High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Peabody Academy
Vocational School
2069 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trenton School District?
Trenton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,372 students.
What is the rank of Trenton School District?
Trenton School District is ranked #103 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton School District?
61% of Trenton School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is Trenton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,741 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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