For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,958 students in Trigg County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Trigg County, KY are Trigg County Intermediate School, Trigg County Middle School and Trigg County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trigg County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Trigg County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trigg County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trigg County Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Gr: 3-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Trigg County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Lafayette St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2210
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Trigg County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Harbor Academy And Virtual School
Alternative 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
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Gr: PK-2 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Trigg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harbor Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
202 Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-6075
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
205 Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Gr: PK-4 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Trigg County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Trigg County, KY include Trigg County Intermediate School, Trigg County Middle School and Trigg County High School.
How many public schools are located in Trigg County?
5 public schools are located in Trigg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trigg County?
Trigg County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Trigg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Trigg County include: Trigg County Intermediate School vs. Trigg County Middle School, Trigg County High School vs. Trigg County Middle School, Trigg County Primary School vs. Trigg County Middle School
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