Enrollment
590
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cadiz, KY
Trigg County High School
Federal NCES profile for Trigg County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210558001329
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trigg County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Cadiz · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Trigg County High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Cadiz, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trigg County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trigg County High School
Trigg County High School is a mid-sized high school in Cadiz, Kentucky, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 445 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 590 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Trigg County also operates Trigg County Primary School (521 students) and Trigg County Middle School (420 students) alongside Trigg County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Trigg County High School compares
Trigg County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Trigg County High School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trigg County, which includes Trigg County High School.
$12,762
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 62.5%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Trigg County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harbor Academy and Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trigg County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~590 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Trigg County High School
How many students attend Trigg County High School?
Trigg County High School has 590 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cadiz, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trigg County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trigg County High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trigg County High School?
48.8% of students at Trigg County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trigg County High School?
The largest demographic group at Trigg County High School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Cadiz, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trigg County High School?
Trigg County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trigg County High School rank among public schools in Cadiz?
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Cadiz, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cadiz on the city page.
Is Trigg County High School a good school?
Trigg County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Trigg County?
Besides Trigg County High School, Trigg County also operates Trigg County Primary School (521 students), Trigg County Middle School (420 students), and Trigg County Intermediate School (416 students). See the Trigg County district page for the complete list.
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