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6.3 avg / 10

Trenton School District

School District · Trenton, Tennessee

Students: 1,366
Teachers (FTE): 88

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,912

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#79 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,912

$499 vs Tennessee median

District size

1,366 students

Smaller than Tennessee median

About Trenton

Trenton is a Trenton, Tennessee school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,366 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $10,912 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Trenton demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Trenton Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Trenton students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 31.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Trenton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Trenton with test data.

Schools in Trenton

3 schools

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Trenton
Total Enrollment
1,366
Teachers (FTE)
88
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Trenton?

Trenton has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Trenton?

The average composite rating for Trenton is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Trenton?

Trenton spends $10,912 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Trenton?

The average student-teacher ratio in Trenton is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Trenton?

Trenton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Trenton with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Trenton?

Across schools in Trenton with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Trenton compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Trenton has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
28.7%
ELA Proficiency
31.4%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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