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7.2 avg / 10

Bell County School District

School District · Pineville, Kentucky

Students: 2,441
Teachers (FTE): 163

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

7

6 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,423

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

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Evaluating Bell County?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bell County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Frakes School Center

9.0/10

Frakes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Page School Center

7.4/10

Pineville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Yellow Creek School Center

7.3/10

Middlesboro · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#24 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,423

+$1,437 vs Kentucky median

District size

2,441 students

Typical than Kentucky median

The short answer

Bell County ranks #24 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Bell County's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frakes School Center (9.0/10), Page School Center (7.4/10), and Yellow Creek School Center (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Bell County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Frakes School Center 9.0 / 10
2 Page School Center 7.4 / 10
3 Yellow Creek School Center 7.3 / 10
4 Lone Jack School Center 7.1 / 10
5 Bell Central School Center 7.0 / 10
6 Bell County High School 6.7 / 10
7 Right Fork School Center 6.1 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Bell County

Bell County is a Pineville, Kentucky school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,441 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $15,423 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.2/10, Bell County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Frakes School Center, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Bell County students show an average math proficiency of 39.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.1%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Bell County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 39.4%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 54.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bell County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Pineville
Total Enrollment
2,441
Teachers (FTE)
163
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bell County?

Bell County has 7 schools in total — 6 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bell County?

The average composite rating for Bell County is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bell County?

Bell County spends $15,423 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bell County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bell County is 15:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bell County?

Frakes School Center is the highest-rated school in Bell County with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Bell County?

Across schools in Bell County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bell County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Bell County has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.2/10
Math Proficiency
39.4%
ELA Proficiency
54.1%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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