Total enrollment
1,954
-118 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Trigg County
Kentucky · Public K-12
6 public K-12 schools operate inside Trigg County, with roughly 1,954 students enrolled, an average of 326 per campus. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Trigg County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 82%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,954
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,857
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.1%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
937 students
Middle
1
420 students
High
3
597 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Trigg County Public Schools
1,954 students · 1 district in Trigg County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Trigg County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
21.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Trigg County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Trigg County Middle School· 48.3%
- Trigg County Intermediate School· 45.3%
- Trigg County High School· 33.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County High School | Cadiz | High | 09-12 | 590 | · |
| Trigg County Primary School | Cadiz | Elementary | PK-02 | 521 | · |
| Trigg County Middle School | Cadiz | Middle | 06-08 | 420 | · |
| Trigg County Intermediate School | Cadiz | Elementary | 03-05 | 416 | · |
| Harbor Academy and Virtual School | Cadiz | High | 06-12 | 7 | · |
| Trigg County Career and Technical Center | Cadiz | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Trigg County
About Trigg County
In Kentucky, Trigg County is a rural-scale county of about 14,315 residents. 6 public schools across the county serves about 1,954 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,857, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% above the Kentucky median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Trigg County is built around 2 elementary schools (937 students), 1 middle school (420), and 3 high schools (597).
Trigg County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,954 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 2,072 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,954 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Trigg County gained 1 school, going from 4 to 5. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 77% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Trigg County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data