Trenton High School, also known as Trenton Junior College and Adams Middle School, is a historic school building located at Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, and is a three-story, rectangular, Classical Revival style reinforced concrete building with brick walls.
Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Trenton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Trenton Sr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Trenton school district, covering an area of approximately 187.6 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.9 miles and the furthest edge located 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trenton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Trenton High School's student population of 318 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trenton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trenton High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bulldog blue and gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trenton High School's ranking?
Trenton High School is ranked #1522 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Trenton High School often compared to?
Trenton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grundy Co. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trenton High School?
The graduation rate of Trenton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Trenton High School?
318 students attend Trenton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Trenton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trenton High School?
Trenton High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Trenton High School offer ?
Trenton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Trenton High School part of?
Trenton High School is part of Trenton R-IX School District.
School Reviews
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