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5 schools in Trenton

Tennessee · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Trenton's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 1,463 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Trenton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,463
-20 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 66%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
22%
was 26%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Peabody AcademyHigh09-12110
Peabody High SchoolHigh09-12319
Spring Hill ElementaryElementaryKG-0891
Trenton ElementaryElementaryPK-04550
Trenton Middle SchoolMiddle05-08393

About Trenton

Trenton is a thinly populated Tennessee city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,463 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 293, below the state mean of about 537.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Trenton has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,483 students to 1,463. The school count climbed from 4 to 5 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 66% to 63% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Trenton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Trenton, Tennessee?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Trenton, with a combined enrollment of about 1,463.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Trenton?
Trenton has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Trenton?
Trenton Elementary is the largest public school in Trenton by enrollment, with approximately 550 students.
What school districts serve Trenton?
Trenton is served by 2 public school districts, including Gibson Co Sp Dist, Trenton.
What grade levels do public schools in Trenton cover?
Public schools in Trenton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.