- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130159000775
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Dade County High School shrank from 622 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130159000775 · Trenton, GA High · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 13.6:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dade Elementary School (727 students)
Dade County High School shrank from 622 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.2 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dade County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dade Elementar
Dade Elementary School
727 students
- This school
Dade County High School
543 students
- Dade Middle Sc
Dade Middle School
459 students
- Davis Elementa 259
Davis Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Dade County High School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dade County High School compares
Dade County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Dade County reports $12,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), down 45.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.