Dade County High School is a public high school in Trenton, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Dade County School District.
Serving 577 students in grades 9-12, Dade County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dade County High School's student population of 577 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Seeing Beyond the Mountains
School Rankings
Dade County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dade County High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dade County High School's ranking?
Dade County High School is ranked #1072 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dade County High School?
The graduation rate of Dade County High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Dade County High School?
577 students attend Dade County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dade County High School 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 High School?
Dade County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dade County High School offer ?
Dade County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dade County High School part of?
Dade County High School is part of Dade County School District.
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