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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.

4-year change in Trenton

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,372
+63 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Trenton ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TennesseeIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,372#117 of 135#5,779 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#112 of 135N/A
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
56.3%#24 of 123#2,146 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
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 school, 36% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 537.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,372 students, increased 5% from the 1,309 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Trenton gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4.

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 school, 1 middle school, and 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 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.