For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,043 students in Dade County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dade County, GA are Davis Elementary School, Dade Elementary School and Dade Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dade County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Dade County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dade County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5491 Highway 301
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Dade Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 Wolverine Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-8253
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Dade Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-6491
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Dade County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Tradition Ln
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Dade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dade County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
300 Tradition Ln
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Trenton, GA 30752
(706) 657-7517
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dade County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dade County, GA include Davis Elementary School, Dade Elementary School and Dade Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dade County?
4 public schools are located in Dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dade County?
Dade County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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