Belfry High School
Tel:
(606)237-3900
- Belfry High School serves 610 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Belfry High School's student population of 610 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 610 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belfry High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belfry High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #563 out of 1,251 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pike County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belfry High School is Mingo County Extended Learning Center (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Williamson Pk-8 (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Southside Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belfry Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
1.0 miles
170 St. Hwy. 319
Belfry, KY 41514
(606)353-7296 1.0 PK-5 517 - Williamson Williamson Pk-8 Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 551 students
1.9 miles
5 Parkway Drive
Williamson, WV 25661
(304)235-3430 1.9 PK-8 551 - Belfry Belfry Area Technology Center Vocational School
2.2 miles
25369 U.s. 119 N.
Belfry, KY 41514
(606)353-4951 2.2 n/a n/a - Belfry Belfry Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 437 students
2.6 miles
25259 Us 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
(606)353-9688 2.6 6-8 437 - Matewan Matewan Pk-8 Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 463 students
4.9 miles
104 Chambers Street
Matewan, WV 25678
(304)426-8569 4.9 PK-8 463
School Reviews
| 5 I graduated from Belfry in 1974. It was a fantastic school then and has only improved over the years. I only wish my kids and grandkids lived in that ara so they could get a great educaqtion from those halls just like I did. - Posted by Student/Alumni - chero |
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