Excellent
#151 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 12% in state
Pineville Independent School
School · Pineville Independent · Pineville, KY
A school in Pineville, KY where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 Virginia Avenue, Pineville, KY 40977
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pineville Independent School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pineville Independent 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pineville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,822
Median home value
$83,700
Median rent
$500/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Pineville Independent
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 44.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pineville Independent School is listed in Pineville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pineville Independent School
Pineville Independent School is a public school in Pineville, KY, part of Pineville Independent, serving approximately 569 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pineville Independent School
What grades does Pineville Independent School serve?
Pineville Independent School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pineville Independent School?
Pineville Independent School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pineville Independent School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pineville Independent School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pineville Independent School rank in KY?
Pineville Independent School ranks #151 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Pineville Independent School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pineville Independent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Pineville Independent School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pineville Independent School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Pineville Independent School a charter school?
No, Pineville Independent School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pineville Independent School a Title I school?
No, Pineville Independent School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pineville Independent School?
86.1% of students at Pineville Independent 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.1%
- Phone
- (606) 337-5701
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 40977)
- 8,218
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 40977; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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