For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,063 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 43% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
2,063 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.71
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
13 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
1%
36%
# White Students
1,901 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
92%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
60 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
114
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
142
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
148
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
134
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
137
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,507 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,396 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,507
$14,266
Spending / Student
$13,396
$13,395
Best Dade County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Dade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | 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
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Dade Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Dade County High School
Magnet 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
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dade County School District?
Dade County School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,063 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 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County School District?
92% of Dade County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Dade County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,396 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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