Public schools in Cadiz, KY
6 open public schools with an address in Cadiz, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,954
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cadiz public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Cadiz, KY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,954 students, an average of 326 per school. The largest campus is Trigg County High School (590 students), and the largest elementary school is Trigg County Primary School (521).
Every listed school belongs to Trigg County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cadiz
Elementary schools in Cadiz
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County Intermediate School Trigg County | 03–05 | 416 | 16.3:1 | |
| Trigg County Primary School Trigg County | PK–02 | 521 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Cadiz
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigg County Middle School Trigg County | 06–08 | 420 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Cadiz
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Academy and Virtual School Trigg County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 7 | 7:1 | |
| Trigg County Career and Technical Center Trigg County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Trigg County High School Trigg County | 09–12 | 590 | 20.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.5%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black6.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Cadiz schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,954 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cadiz
How many public schools are in Cadiz, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Cadiz: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,954 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cadiz?
All listed public schools with an address in Cadiz belong to Trigg County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Cadiz?
Trigg County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cadiz, with 590 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cadiz?
No school with an address in Cadiz is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cadiz schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cadiz public schools is 15.4:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cadiz guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities