John Augspurger Farm No. 2 · Photo: Nyttend · Public domainTrenton’s public schools outscore 51% of Ohio districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Trenton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Trenton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1397 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Trenton’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 51% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 59% of tested students were proficient in reading and 47% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,647 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Edgewood Intermediate School, then Edgewood Middle School, then Edgewood High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Trenton’s grade
B−: better than 51% of Ohio school districts, #723 of 993 Ohio towns. Graduation is above the Ohio average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Trenton, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Trenton
Edgewood Early Childhood Center
Grades PK–K · 288 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Seven Mile
Kindergarten in Trenton
Edgewood Primary School
Grades K–2 · 451 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Trenton
Edgewood Primary School
Grades K–2 · 451 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Trenton
Edgewood Primary School
Grades K–2 · 451 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Trenton
Edgewood Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 739 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Trenton
Edgewood Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 739 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Trenton
Edgewood Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 739 students · 19:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Trenton · depends on your address
Edgewood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 801 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Grades 3–6 · 739 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Trenton
Edgewood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 801 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Trenton
Edgewood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 801 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Trenton
Edgewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,053 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Trenton
Edgewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,053 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Trenton
Edgewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,053 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Trenton
Edgewood High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,053 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Trenton’s public schools are run by Edgewood City School District, which also serves Jacksonburg, Seven Mile, St. Clair and Wayne. Parts of Trenton (9% of its land) are served by Madison Local instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Trenton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Trenton’s borders.
Every school in Trenton
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Trenton’s schools
Are Trenton’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools Trenton children attend outscore 51% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #723 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Trenton in?
Edgewood City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,332 students in 5 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Trenton are served by Madison Local.
Where do Trenton kids go to high school?
Edgewood High School, with 1,053 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Trenton’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Edgewood City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Trenton spend per student?
$12,647 in Edgewood City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Trenton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Trenton → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.