Best Public Schools in Trenton, TX


Summary:

The city of Trenton, Texas is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Trenton Elementary, Trenton High School, and Trenton Middle. These schools, part of the Trenton Independent School District (Isd), demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement based on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and student demographics.

Trenton High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 635 out of 1,987 Texas high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 97.9% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.4% dropout rate, along with strong performance on STAAR end-of-course exams that exceed the state average. In contrast, Trenton Middle shines with its exceptional 8th-grade STAAR Reading proficiency, where 76.6% of students scored proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 54.09%.

Across the district, the student population is predominantly white, with significant Hispanic representation and a moderate level of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 33.65% to 46.49%. Spending per student also varies, with Trenton High School spending the most at $11,343 per student, followed by Trenton Middle at $8,863 and Trenton Elementary at $8,636. The student-teacher ratios range from 12.0 at Trenton High School to 17.3 at Trenton Middle, which may contribute to the schools' ability to provide personalized attention and support to their students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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