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Bells High School vs. Whitewright High School

Should you attend Bells High School or Whitewright High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bells High School
1500 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Whitewright High School
304 W Echols Ln
Whitewright, TX 75491
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Bells High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Whitewright High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Bells High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Whitewright High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
317 students
244 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bells High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whitewright High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bells High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitewright High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bells High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whitewright High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bells High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bells Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whitewright High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Whitewright Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#857 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1681 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bells High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whitewright High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bells High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitewright High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Whitewright Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in TX)
60-64%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bells High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitewright High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Whitewright Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in TX)
70-79%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bells High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whitewright High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Whitewright Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bells High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Whitewright High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Whitewright Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bells High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitewright High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
81
80
Grade 10 Students
97
51
Grade 11 Students
69
57
Grade 12 Students
70
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whitewright High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Whitewright Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whitewright High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Whitewright Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whitewright High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Whitewright Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whitewright High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Whitewright Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bells High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whitewright High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Whitewright Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bells High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bells Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whitewright High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Whitewright Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bells High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bells Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whitewright High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Whitewright Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bells High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bells Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whitewright High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Whitewright Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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