For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,958 students in Trigg County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Trigg County School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
1,958 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trigg County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
7%
11%
% White
78%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,139 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,496 is higher than the state median of $13,981. 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
$14,139
$14,242
Spending / Student
$16,496
$13,981
Best Trigg County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 3-5
| 420 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Grades: PK-2
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trigg County School District?
Trigg County School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,958 students.
What is the rank of Trigg County School District?
Trigg County School District is ranked #92 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Trigg County School District?
78% of Trigg County School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Trigg County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,496 is higher than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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