Trenton School District
School District · Trenton, Tennessee
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,912
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Trenton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Trenton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Trenton Elementary
Trenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Trenton Middle School
Trenton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Peabody High School
Trenton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#93 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,912
$499 vs Tennessee median
District size
1,366 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
The short answer
Trenton ranks #93 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Trenton's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Trenton Elementary (7.4/10), Trenton Middle School (5.5/10), and Peabody High School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Trenton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Trenton Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Peabody High School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.1/10, Trenton demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Trenton Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Trenton students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Trenton with test data.
Schools in Trenton
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 6.1/10. 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 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Trenton?
Across schools in Trenton with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.1%. 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 6.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.1%
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Compare Trenton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
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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