Bell County School District
Top Rankings
Bell County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,565 students in Bell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Bell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 25% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,531 Schools
# Students
2,565 Students
658,809 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
42,518 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bell County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.43
# American Indian Students
3 Students
856 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
12,629 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
51,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
69,971 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
2,509 Students
492,417 Students
% White Students
98%
75%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
30,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
20,258
# Students in K Grade:
189
45,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
49,131
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
48,196
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
43,885
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
47,539
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
48,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
50,636
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
51,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
197
52,396
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
53,890
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
52,232
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
48,687
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
45,632
# Ungraded Students:
-
655
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,147 is higher than the state median of $12,277. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,101 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$30 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,147
$12,277
Spending / Student
$13,101
$13,046
Best Bell County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bell Central School Center
Math: 34% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9821 Us 25-e
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3104
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3104
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Bell County High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9824 Us Highway 25 E
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7061
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7061
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
Frakes School Center
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Henderson Settlement Loop
Frakes, KY 40940
(606) 337-2921
Frakes, KY 40940
(606) 337-2921
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #44.
Page School Center
Math: 23% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
239 Page School Road
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5207
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5207
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Yellow Creek School Center
Math: 23% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4840 West Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 248-1794
Grades: PK-8
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Lone Jack School Center
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Creech Hollow Road
Fourmile, KY 40939
(606) 337-9461
Fourmile, KY 40939
(606) 337-9461
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #77.
Right Fork School Center
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5296 Hwy. 221
Stoney Fork, KY 40988
(606) 337-3271
Stoney Fork, KY 40988
(606) 337-3271
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bell County School District?
Bell County School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,565 students.
What is the rank of Bell County School District?
Bell County School District is ranked #84 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County School District?
98% of Bell County School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bell County School District?
Bell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 16:1.
What is Bell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,101 is higher than the state median of $13,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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