Trenton

The Trenton school district in Tennessee consists of three schools - Trenton Elementary, Peabody High School, and Trenton Middle School - serving students from elementary through high school. While the schools share some similarities, such as diverse student populations, they also exhibit distinct strengths and challenges.

Trenton Elementary stands out with its relatively high enrollment of 541 students and a diverse student body. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Tennessee elementary schools, though its rating has fluctuated between 2 and 3 stars. While it performs slightly below the state average in math and ELA proficiency, it excels in science proficiency. In contrast, Peabody High School struggles with math proficiency, with only 7.5% of students proficient in Algebra I, well below the state average. However, the school performs better in English, with 41.9% of students proficient in English II, though still below the state average.

Trenton Middle School stands out for its above-average proficiency in science and social studies, suggesting strengths in those subject areas. The school is ranked in the middle of Tennessee middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Overall, the Trenton school district faces challenges in meeting state averages in math and ELA proficiency, but the diverse student populations and varying strengths of the individual schools present opportunities for targeted improvements.