For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,043 students in Dade County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Dade County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
2,043 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dade County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.71
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
19%
% Black
1%
36%
% White
90%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,639 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,527 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,639
$14,305
Spending / Student
$13,527
$13,431
Best Dade County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5491 Highway 301
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Dade Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 Wolverine Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Dade Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Dade County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Tradition Ln
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dade County School District?
Dade County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,043 students.
What is the rank of Dade County School District?
Dade County School District is ranked #58 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County School District?
90% of Dade County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dade County School District?
Dade County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Dade County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,527 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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