Trigg County Middle School

Trigg County
206 Lafayette St
Cadiz, KY 42211
440 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Trigg County Middle School, located in Cadiz, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Trigg County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth for students in grades 6 through 8. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution emphasizes the transition from elementary to high school, aiming to prepare students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future success in the district’s high school programs.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Trigg County Middle School places a significant focus on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers various extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs designed to promote teamwork, leadership, and social development. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to create a positive culture that reflects the values of the surrounding Cadiz community while helping each student reach their full potential.
440
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    346 (78.6 %)
  • Black
    35 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Trigg County
Phone: (270)522-2210
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 134
Grade 7 146
Grade 8 160
Gender Ratio