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Belfry High School

High School · Pike County · Belfry, KY

A Pike County high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

27678 US 119 N, Belfry, KY 41514

  • Math 41% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation10.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$14,180
Chronic Absenteeism64.6%

Students at Belfry High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Belfry High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low42/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$35,515

Median home value

$84,000

Median rent

$629/mo

College educated

9.7%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

23%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
10.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Beginnings Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–121.9 mi46Compare →
Tender Treasures AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–91.9 mi15Compare →
East Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.89–12Not available419Compare →
Northpoint AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.16–12Not available55Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pike County

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#17 of 19
District spending per student
$14,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belfry High School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belfry High School

Belfry High School is a public high school in Belfry, KY, part of Pike County, serving approximately 477 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #845 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belfry High School

What grades does Belfry High School serve?

Belfry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Belfry High School?

Belfry High School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belfry High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belfry High School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belfry High School rank in KY?

Belfry High School ranks #845 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Belfry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belfry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belfry High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belfry High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Belfry High School a charter school?

No, Belfry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belfry High School a Title I school?

No, Belfry High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belfry High School?

58.1% of students at Belfry High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pike County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 41514)
2,590
Area median age
46.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41514; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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