- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210558001329
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Cadiz · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Trigg County High School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210558001329 · Cadiz, KY High · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 17.4:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Trigg County Primary School (521 students)
Trigg County High School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Trigg County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Trigg County High School
590 students
- Trigg County P
Trigg County Primary School
521 students
- Trigg County M
Trigg County Middle School
420 students
- Trigg County I
Trigg County Intermediate School
416 students
- Harbor Academy 7
Harbor Academy and Virtual School
7 students
What this shows Trigg County High School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trigg County High School compares
Trigg County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,010
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Trigg County reports $14,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~590 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.