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#898 of 1,284 schools in KY
Trigg County High School
High School · Trigg County · Cadiz, KY
A high school in Cadiz, KY where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
203 East Main Street, Cadiz, KY 42211
- Math 31% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Trigg County High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Trigg County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,010/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cadiz), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,039
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Academy and Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Trigg County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trigg County High School is listed in Trigg County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trigg County High School
Trigg County High School is a public high school in Cadiz, KY, part of Trigg County, serving approximately 617 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trigg County High School
What grades does Trigg County High School serve?
Trigg County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Trigg County High School?
Trigg County High School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trigg County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trigg County High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trigg County High School rank in KY?
Trigg County High School ranks #898 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Trigg County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Trigg County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Trigg County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trigg County High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Trigg County High School a charter school?
No, Trigg County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trigg County High School a Title I school?
No, Trigg County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trigg County High School?
58.7% of students at Trigg County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Trigg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (270) 522-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 42211)
- 12,912
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42211; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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