Bell County High School vs. Middlesboro High School
Should I attend Bell County High School or Middlesboro High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Most improved public schools
Middlesboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 723 students in grades 9-12, Bell County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 357 students in grades 9-12, Middlesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
723 students
357 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1113 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
200
108
Grade 10 Students
176
86
Grade 11 Students
178
84
Grade 12 Students
168
79
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
98%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
