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4 schools in Trenton

Tennessee · 1,372 students · 1 city

Trenton reports 4 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,372 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 343.

7-year change in Trenton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,372
+11 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 64%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
24%
was 28%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Trenton ElementaryTrentonElementaryPK-04550
Trenton Middle SchoolTrentonMiddle05-08393
Peabody High SchoolTrentonHigh09-12319
Peabody AcademyTrentonHigh09-12110

About Trenton

Trenton is a small public-school district in Tennessee. The district maintains 4 schools and teaches approximately 1,372 students.

For a sense of the school types, Trenton spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

On a per-school basis, Trenton runs about 343 students per campus, 36% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 537.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,372 students, remained close to its prior level from the 1,361 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Trenton gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 28% to 24% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Trenton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Trenton run?
Trenton has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,372 students in Tennessee.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Trenton?
Trenton includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Trenton?
Trenton Elementary is the largest public school in Trenton by enrollment, with approximately 550 students.
What grade levels does Trenton serve?
Trenton schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.