For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,248 students in Trimble County, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Trimble County, KY are Trimble County Jr/sr High School, Bedford Elementary School and Milton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trimble County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Trimble County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trimble County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trimble County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Gr: 7-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Mt Pleasant Rd
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9245 Hwy 421 N
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Trimble County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Trimble County, KY include Trimble County Jr/sr High School, Bedford Elementary School and Milton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Trimble County?
3 public schools are located in Trimble County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trimble County?
Trimble County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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