For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 700 students in Trenton, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, TX are Trenton High School, Trenton Middle School and Trenton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trenton, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2289 Fm 815
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2242
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2289 Fm 815
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2243
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2243
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ballentine St
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2244
Trenton, TX 75490
(903) 989-2244
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Trenton, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, TX include Trenton High School, Trenton Middle School and Trenton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Trenton?
3 public schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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