Best High Schools in Bell County, KY

Bell County, KY has 6 high schools with 1,658 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bell County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bell County meet expectations.

1. Bell County High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students

2. Middlesboro High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Middlesboro Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 352 Students

3. Middlesboro Group Home School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Middlesboro Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 5 Students

4. Middlesboro Alternative School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Middlesboro Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 29 Students

Best Middle Schools in Bell County, KY

Bell County, KY has 3 middle schools with 704 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bell County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bell County meet expectations.

1. Middlesboro Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Middlesboro Independent • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 281 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Bell County, KY

Bell County, KY has 5 elementary schools with 1,788 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bell County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bell County don't meet expectations.

1. Bell Central School Center

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 478 Students

2. Yellow Creek School Center

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 559 Students

3. Page School Center

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 285 Students

4. Frakes School Center

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students

5. Lone Jack School Center

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 199 Students

6. Right Fork School Center

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students

7. Middlesboro Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Middlesboro Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 453 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Bell County, KY

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bell County, KY has a total population of 24,097 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bell County, KY

4,150

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bell County, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

17.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bell County, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bell County, KY.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,632 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Bell County, KY Internet Health Assessment.

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