Trimble County School District

116 Wentworth Ave
Bedford, KY 40006
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,191 students in Trimble County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Trimble County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,191 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Trimble 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#164 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Trimble County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trimble County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trimble County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Trimble County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,114 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
94%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
79
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
89
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
101
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,228 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Trimble County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Trimble County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,776
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Trimble County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,228
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Trimble County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Trimble County School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trimble County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Grades: 7-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9245 Hwy 421 N
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Mt Pleasant Rd
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
Trimble County Alternative Program
Alternative School
116 Wentworth Ave.
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Trimble County School District?
Trimble County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,191 students.
What is the rank of Trimble County School District?
Trimble County School District is ranked #163 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Trimble County School District?
94% of Trimble County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trimble County School District?
Trimble County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Trimble County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,228 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,191 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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