Trigg County High School

203 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 617 students in grades 9-12, Trigg County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Trigg County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Trigg County High School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Trigg County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trigg County High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#421 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Trigg County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trigg County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trigg County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Trigg County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
8%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Trigg County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Trigg County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Trigg County High School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Trigg County High School and public school graduation rate of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Trigg County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Trigg County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trigg County High School's ranking?
Trigg County High School is ranked #421 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Trigg County High School often compared to?
Trigg County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trigg County Middle School, Trigg County Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trigg County High School?
The graduation rate of Trigg County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Trigg County High School?
617 students attend Trigg County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Trigg County High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trigg County High School?
Trigg County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trigg County High School offer ?
Trigg County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Trigg County High School part of?
Trigg County High School is part of Trigg County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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