Trimble County Junior/Senior High School is a Kentucky high school located on highway 421 in Bedford, Kentucky in Trimble County, Kentucky. Its current enrollment for the 2006–07 academic year is estimated at 504 students.
Serving 553 students in grades 7-12, Trimble County Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Trimble County Jr/sr High School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1876
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Trimble County Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trimble County Jr/sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
93%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trimble County Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Trimble County Jr/sr High School is ranked #1004 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trimble County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Trimble County Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Trimble County Jr/sr High School?
553 students attend Trimble County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Trimble County Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trimble County Jr/sr High School?
Trimble County Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Trimble County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Trimble County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Trimble County Jr/sr High School part of?
Trimble County Jr/sr High School is part of Trimble County School District.
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