High Schools in Trigg County

The high schools in Trigg County, Kentucky include Trigg County High School and Harbor Academy and Virtual School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer distinct educational experiences, with one being a traditional public high school and the other a public virtual school.

While both schools have strong graduation rates, with Harbor Academy and Virtual School achieving a 100% four-year graduation rate and Trigg County High School reporting a 92.1% four-year graduation rate, their academic performance varies. Trigg County High School generally underperforms the state averages on standardized tests, such as the ACT and Kentucky State Assessments, with the exception of 10th-grade KSA Reading, where the school outperforms the state average.

The contrast between the two schools is further highlighted by their student-teacher ratios. Harbor Academy and Virtual School has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 7:1, compared to Trigg County High School's ratio of 17.7:1, suggesting a more personalized learning environment at the virtual school. Additionally, Trigg County High School has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 50.73%, which could be a factor in the school's lower academic performance.