For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 683 students in Trenton, NC.
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, NC are Jones Senior High School and Trenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trenton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jones Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Gr: 6-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Trenton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956
Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1490 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Trenton, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, NC include Jones Senior High School and Trenton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Trenton?
2 public schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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