Summary:
Zip code 30752 in Trenton, Georgia, is served by four schools in the Dade County district, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide, covering two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school for roughly 1,988 students.
Davis Elementary School is the standout performer in the area, ranking 240th of 1,219 Georgia elementary schools (80th percentile) despite having the highest economic need and smallest enrollment. Its 5th grade math proficiency of 73.7% is nearly 30 points above the state average, and it outperforms Dade Elementary School in every math grade level, with the gap widening from 11 points in 3rd grade to 28.5 points in 5th grade. Dade Middle School posts an extraordinary 97.6% proficiency in Algebra I, more than double the state average, though its regular 6th-8th grade math scores are more modest and its 8th grade social studies proficiency (22%) is nearly half the state average. Dade County High School made a dramatic leap from the 48th to 79th percentile in state rankings, with U.S. History proficiency soaring from 17.5% to 61.3% and Biology improving to 60%, though its Algebra I proficiency (44.6%) trails both the district and state averages.
Chronic absenteeism is a clear dividing line: Davis Elementary has the lowest rate at 13.0% and the best outcomes, while the middle and high schools both exceed 23%, correlating with weaker performance in several subjects. The district's graduation rate (87.5%) matches the state average, and per-student funding ranges from $12,056 at the middle school to $14,103 at Davis Elementary. Parents should note the significant variation between the two elementary schools, the exceptional advanced math pipeline at the middle school, and the high school's positive momentum, while also considering attendance patterns when evaluating school fit.
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