Enrollment
622
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pineville, KY
Bell County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bell County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210039000062
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pineville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell County High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pineville, KY.
School address
District: Bell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210039000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bell County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bell County High School
Bell County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Pineville, Kentucky, enrolling 622 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 376 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is predominantly White (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 131 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 622 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bell County also operates Yellow Creek School Center (575 students) and Bell Central School Center (502 students) alongside Bell County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bell County High School compares
Bell County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 98.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Bell County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bell County, which includes Bell County High School.
$14,239
Per student
+8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 50.8%
Federal 32.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bell County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek School Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell Central School Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page School Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Jack School Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Right Fork School Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bell County High School
How many students attend Bell County High School?
Bell County High School has 622 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pineville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell County High School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell County High School?
71.4% of students at Bell County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bell County High School is White at 98.7% of enrollment, in Pineville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell County High School?
Bell County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell County High School rank among public schools in Pineville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pineville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pineville on the city page.
Is Bell County High School a good school?
Bell County High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bell County?
Besides Bell County High School, Bell County also operates Yellow Creek School Center (575 students), Bell Central School Center (502 students), and Page School Center (272 students). See the Bell County district page for the complete list.
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