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Trimble County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Parents in Trimble County researching K-12 options have 4 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,194 (2 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Trimble County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,194
-55 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 95%
% Hispanic
6%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,194
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,027
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.0%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
2
653 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
541 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Trimble County Public Schools
1,194 students · 1 district in Trimble County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Trimble 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
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Trimble County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 3 schools in Trimble County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Trimble County JR/SR High SchoolBedfordHigh07-12541·
Bedford Elementary SchoolBedfordElementaryPK-06421·
Milton Elementary SchoolMiltonElementaryPK-06232·
Trimble County Alternative ProgramBedfordCombinedM-M··

Cities in Trimble County

Bedford3 schoolsMilton1 school

About Trimble County

Trimble County is a rural-scale county of about 8,550 residents in Kentucky. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,194 students across 4 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,027 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 16% above the Kentucky median.

On the school-mix side, Trimble County covers 2 elementary schools (653 students), 1 high school (541), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Trimble County is Trimble County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,194 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 4%: 1,249 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,194 in SY 2024-25. Trimble County now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 95% to 90%.

On this page, the community for Trimble County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Trimble County?
Trimble County, Kentucky has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,194 students.
How many high schools are in Trimble County?
Trimble County, Kentucky has 1 public high school, serving approximately 541 students.
How many elementary schools are in Trimble County?
Trimble County, Kentucky has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 653 students.
What is the largest school district in Trimble County?
Trimble County Public Schools is the largest school district in Trimble County, serving approximately 1,194 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Trimble County?
Trimble County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 8,550, with a median age of 43. About 21.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Trimble County?
Median household income in Trimble County is $66,027, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Trimble County?
Approximately 17.1% of adults 25 and older in Trimble County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Trimble County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.0% of students in Trimble County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Trimble County schools?
Across Trimble County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Trimble County?
Trimble County residents are approximately 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data