For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,964 students in Trigg County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Trigg County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
1,964 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Trigg County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.45
# American Indian Students
3 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
84 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
147 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,549 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
79%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
163
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
1
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,096 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,446 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,096
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,446
$13,943
Best Trigg County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trigg County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Trigg County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Lafayette St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Trigg County Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Grades: 3-5
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
Harbor Academy And Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trigg County Primary School
Magnet School
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Grades: PK-2
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trigg County School District?
Trigg County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,964 students.
What is the rank of Trigg County School District?
Trigg County School District is ranked #67 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Trigg County School District?
79% of Trigg County School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trigg County School District?
Trigg County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Trigg County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,446 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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