The Dade County Board of Education is made up of members of the community who are voted into office during the general election. Each of the four districts are represented by a board member. There is one "at-large" position and the school superintendent also sits on the board.

The Dade County Board of Education is composed of Mrs. Carolyn Bradford, Chair (South Dade/Lookout Mountain District), Mr. Daniel Case (North Dade District), Dr. Jan Harris (Superintendent of Schools),  Mrs. Jennifer Hartline (Sand Mountain District), Mr. Johnny Warren (Trenton District), and Mr. Bob Woods ("At-Large").