For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 495 students in Trenton, NC.
The top-ranked public high school in Trenton, NC is Jones Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Trenton, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jones Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Trenton, NC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Gr: 6-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Trenton, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Trenton, NC include Jones Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Trenton?
1 public high schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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