How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bell County | Middlesboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pineville, Kentucky | Middlesboro, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 2,454 | 1,120 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bell County | Middlesboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,416 | $17,021 |
| Federal Revenue | 32.4% | 36.7% |
| State Revenue | 50.8% | 44.6% |
| Local Revenue | 16.8% | 18.6% |
Bell County
Federal State Local
Middlesboro Independent
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bell County | Middlesboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 77.0% |
| African American | 0.6% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 78.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bell County | Middlesboro Independent |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323.7:1 | 332:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.8% | 38.0% |
School Types
Bell County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Middlesboro Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.