Bell County High School
Tel:
(606)337-7061
- Bell County High School serves 756 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Bell County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bell County High School's student population of 756 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 756 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bell County High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bell County High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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 | #779 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| White | 100% | 77% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.39 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bell County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bell County High School is Bell County Alternative School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bell Central School Center (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bell Central School Center (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Middlesboro Bell Central School Center Grades: PK-8 | 577 students
0.3 miles
9821 Us 25-e
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606)337-3104 0.3 PK-8 577 - Pineville Bell County Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 25 students
2.1 miles
9828 Us Hwy 25e Second Fl
Pineville, KY 40977
(606)337-0957 2.1 4-12 25 - Pineville Page School Center Grades: PK-8 | 399 students
3.0 miles
239 Page School Road
Pineville, KY 40977
(606)337-5207 3.0 PK-8 399 - Pineville Cumberland Technical College Vocational School
3.5 miles
3300 Hwy 25e South
Pineville, KY 40977
(606)337-3106 3.5 n/a n/a - Pineville Cumberland Valley Health Technical Center Vocational School
3.5 miles
Us Highway 25e South
Pineville, KY 40977
(606)337-3106 3.5 n/a n/a
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