Trion City

Trion, Georgia — 3 schools

1,327
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,752
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Trion City operates 3 public schools serving 1,327 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,241 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chattooga County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,752 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 21.1% local, 64.7% state, and 14.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $67,945 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #158 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 700.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.6% White, 22.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Trion Elementary School accounts for 48.9% of all Trion City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Trion City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Trion City school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

Trion City school enrollment ranges from 254 students (lowest) to 607 students (highest), a spread of 353 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Trion City student-counselor ratio is 701:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Trion City chronic absenteeism rate is 12.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.2%
Federal
64.7%
State
21.1%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
158 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Chattooga County county, where this district is located.

$789
Studio/mo
$794
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,945
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Trion City.

White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
700.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Trion City

School Enrollment
Trion Elementary School
607
Trion High School
380
Trion Middle School
254

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Trion City?

Trion City has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,327 students.

How much does Trion City spend per student?

Trion City spends $12,752 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #158 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Trion City?

The average teacher salary in Trion City is $67,945 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Trion City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Chattooga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Trion City?

Trion City students are 71.6% White, 22.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Trion City?

Trion City has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #158 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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