Bell High School

930 S Main St
Bell, FL 32619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 627 students in grades 6-12, Bell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Bell High School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Bell High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1119 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
82%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Bell High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bell High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell High School's ranking?
Bell High School is ranked #1119 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bell High School often compared to?
Bell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell High School?
The graduation rate of Bell High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bell High School?
627 students attend Bell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Bell High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell High School?
Bell High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bell High School offer ?
Bell High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bell High School part of?
Bell High School is part of Gilchrist School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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