Enrollment
420
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cadiz, KY
Trigg County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Trigg County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210558001328
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trigg County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cadiz · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Trigg County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cadiz, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trigg County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trigg County Middle School
Trigg County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Cadiz, Kentucky, enrolling 420 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 420 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Trigg County also operates Trigg County High School (590 students) and Trigg County Primary School (521 students) alongside Trigg County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Trigg County Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 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%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Trigg County Middle School is about as mixed as the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trigg County, which includes Trigg County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trigg County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Academy and Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trigg County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle 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 (~420 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Trigg County Middle School
How many students attend Trigg County Middle School?
Trigg County Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cadiz, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trigg County Middle School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trigg County Middle School?
55.9% of students at Trigg County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trigg County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Trigg County Middle School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Cadiz, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trigg County Middle School?
Trigg County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Trigg County Middle School rank among public schools in Cadiz?
By Resource Investment Index, Trigg County Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Trigg County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Middle School, Trigg County also operates Trigg County High School (590 students), Trigg County Primary School (521 students), and Trigg County Intermediate School (416 students). See the Trigg County district page for the complete list.
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