Enrollment
543
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Trenton, GA
Dade County High School
Federal NCES profile for Dade County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130159000775
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dade County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dade County High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dade County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trenton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dade County High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dade County High School
Dade County High School is a mid-sized high school in Trenton, Georgia, enrolling 543 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 543 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 275 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 543 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dade County also operates Dade Elementary School (727 students) and Dade Middle School (459 students) alongside Dade County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dade County High School compares
Dade County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Dade County High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dade County, which includes Dade County High School.
$12,273
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 47.7%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dade County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dade Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dade County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dade County High School
How many students attend Dade County High School?
Dade County High School has 543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trenton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dade County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dade County High School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dade County High School?
30.7% of students at Dade County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dade County High School?
The largest demographic group at Dade County High School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Trenton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dade County High School?
Dade County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dade County High School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dade County High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trenton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Dade County High School a good school?
Dade County High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dade County?
Besides Dade County High School, Dade County also operates Dade Elementary School (727 students), Dade Middle School (459 students), and Davis Elementary School (259 students). See the Dade County district page for the complete list.
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