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Dade County High School

High School · Dade County · Trenton, GA

A high school in Trenton, GA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 Tradition Ln, Trenton, GA 30752

  • Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation19.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,452
Chronic Absenteeism38.3%

Students at Dade County High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dade County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average438/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,258

Median home value

$155,700

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.6% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dade County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dade County High School is listed in Dade County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dade County High School

Dade County High School is a public high school in Trenton, GA, part of Dade County, serving approximately 577 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,645 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dade County High School

What grades does Dade County High School serve?

Dade County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dade County High School?

Dade County High School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dade County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dade County High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dade County High School rank in GA?

Dade County High School ranks #1,645 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Dade County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dade County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dade County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dade County High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dade County High School a charter school?

No, Dade County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dade County High School a Title I school?

No, Dade County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dade County High School?

57.2% of students at Dade County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
577
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 30752)
9,529
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30752; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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