For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,248 students in Trimble County, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Trimble County, KY are Milton Elementary School, Trimble County Jr/sr High School and Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trimble County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Trimble County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trimble County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9245 Hwy 421 N
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Milton, KY 40045
(502) 268-3322
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Trimble County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Grades: 7-12
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Mt Pleasant Rd
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Trimble County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Trimble County Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
116 Wentworth Ave.
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-3201
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1029 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7781
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
1089 Hwy 421n
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Bedford, KY 40006
(502) 255-7361
Grades: 7-8
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Trimble County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Trimble County, KY include Milton Elementary School, Trimble County Jr/sr High School and Bedford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Trimble County?
3 public schools are located in Trimble County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trimble County?
Trimble County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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