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Trimble County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,194 students in Trimble County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Trimble County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,194 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trimble County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
22%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
1%
11%
% White
90%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,741 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,199 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,741
$14,269
Spending / Student
$11,199
$14,008
Best Trimble County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trimble County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Gr: 7-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Mt Pleasant Rd
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9245 Hwy 421 N
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trimble County School District?
Trimble County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,194 students.
What is the rank of Trimble County School District?
Trimble County School District is ranked #164 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trimble County School District?
90% of Trimble County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trimble County School District?
Trimble County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Trimble County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,199 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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