For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,954 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,954 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.5%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,418 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,222 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$40 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,418
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,222
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Trigg County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Trigg County Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Lafayette Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2205
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2205
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
205 E Main St
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-2220
Gr: PK-2 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trigg County School District?
Trigg County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,954 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?
77% of Trigg County School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trigg County School District?
Trigg County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, 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 $20,222 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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