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Dade County

Georgia · Public K-12

Dade County's public-school footprint spans 4 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,988, the largest district being Dade County Public Schools. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Dade County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,988
-157 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,988
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,568
Above Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.6%
Below Georgia avg
Elementary
2
986 students
Middle
1
459 students
High
1
543 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dade County Public Schools
1,988 students · 1 district in Dade County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dade County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.9% under 18

Test scores in Dade County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. Davis Elementary School· 44.4%
  2. Dade Elementary School· 41.4%
  3. Dade Middle School· 41.2%

See all 3 schools in Dade County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Dade Elementary SchoolTrentonElementaryPK-05727·
Dade County High SchoolTrentonHigh09-12543·
Dade Middle SchoolTrentonMiddle06-08459·
Davis Elementary SchoolTrentonElementaryPK-05259·

Cities in Dade County

Trenton4 schools

About Dade County

Across the sparse Georgia county of Dade County of about 16,165 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,988 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,568, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.

On the school-mix side, Dade County spans 2 elementary schools (986 students), 1 middle school (459), and 1 high school (543).

Dade County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,988 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Dade County has decreased 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,145 students to 1,988. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 94% to 90%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dade County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,988 students.
How many high schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 543 students.
How many middle schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 459 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dade County?
Dade County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 986 students.
What is the largest school district in Dade County?
Dade County Public Schools is the largest school district in Dade County, serving approximately 1,988 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Dade County?
Dade County, Georgia has a population of approximately 16,165, with a median age of 42. About 19.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dade County?
Median household income in Dade County is $64,568, above the Georgia average of $62,740. About 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dade County?
Approximately 18.4% of adults 25 and older in Dade County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dade County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.6% of students in Dade County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dade County schools?
Across Dade County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data