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Trimble County JR/SR High School

1029 Hwy 421N, Bedford, KY 40006 · (502) 255-7781 · Trimble County
GRADES 07–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL541 STUDENTS
Enrollment
541
High
DISTRICT 398 · STATE 558
Student : Teacher
18.2:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
277 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 63%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
72
Grade 8
105
Grade 9
104
Grade 10
102
Grade 11
78
Grade 12
79
Ungraded
1
Student demographics
White
50193%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 71%
Hispanic
255%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 10%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 11%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
132%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
28853%
Female
25347%

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Test scores

KSA (K-PREP) 2024-25 . % Proficient/Distinguished
English Language Arts
31.3%
KY avg 47.9%
Math
17.5%
KY avg 42.8%
Source: KSA (K-PREP). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
UNDERPERFORMING
Bottom 10% of KY schools after controlling for student poverty
Actual proficiency
22.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
46.0%
based on KY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-23.9pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About Trimble County JR/SR High School

As a mid-tier senior high in Bedford, Kentucky, Trimble County JR/SR High School enrolls 541 students from grades 7 through 12, operated by Trimble County.

Across the 3 schools in Trimble County (1,194 students total), Trimble County JR/SR High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Trimble County JR/SR High School lists that nearly all students (93%) are White. Beyond that, the school lists 5% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Trimble County as a whole.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 18.2:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 16.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 51% of students at Trimble County JR/SR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Trimble County JR/SR High School falls in the UNDERPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations residual. Given its student profile, a typical campus would land near 46.0%; this one comes in at 22.1%, -23.9 points off the demographic line.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Trimble County put median household income runs about $66,027, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Trimble County JR/SR High School is one of 4 public schools in Trimble County (combined enrollment of about 1,194 students).

Nearest neighbor: Bedford Elementary School, around 0.3 miles off. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint. On composite proficiency, Trimble County JR/SR High School comes 3rd of 7 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 26.0%.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Trimble County JR/SR High School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Trimble County at a glance

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Population
8,550
Census ACS
Median income
$66,027
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,194 students

Quick facts

School name
Trimble County JR/SR High School
District
Trimble County
Address
1029 Hwy 421N, Bedford, KY 40006
Phone
(502) 255-7781
County
Trimble County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
541
Teachers (FTE)
30
Student–teacher ratio
18.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
277 (51%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
210561002475
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Trimble County JR/SR High School
What is the total enrollment at Trimble County JR/SR High School?
Trimble County JR/SR High School enrolls approximately 541 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Trimble County JR/SR High School serve?
Trimble County JR/SR High School serves grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trimble County JR/SR High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Trimble County JR/SR High School is approximately 18.2:1 (30 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Trimble County JR/SR High School?
Trimble County JR/SR High School reports a student body of 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Trimble County JR/SR High School public or private?
Trimble County JR/SR High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Trimble County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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