Best Public Schools in Trenton, NC (2025-26)

Best Trenton Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 36% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jones Senior High School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
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1378 Hwy 58 South
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%)
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1378 Hwy 58 South
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3441

Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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Trenton, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Jones Middle School (Closed 2020)

190 Old New Bern Rd
Trenton, NC 28585
(252) 448-3956

Gr: 7-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Jones Senior High School (Closed 2021)

1490 Hwy 58 South
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).