- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Trigg County Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 210558001328 · Cadiz, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 15:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Trigg County High School (590 students)
Trigg County Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Trigg County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trigg County H
Trigg County High School
590 students
- Trigg County P
Trigg County Primary School
521 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trigg County Middle School compares
Trigg County Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~420 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.