- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210039000062
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Bell County High School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 210039000062 · Pineville, KY High · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 15.6:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Yellow Creek School Center (575 students)
Bell County High School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 643 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Bell County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bell County High School
622 students
- Yellow Creek S
Yellow Creek School Center
575 students
- Bell Central S
Bell Central School Center
502 students
- Page School Ce
Page School Center
272 students
- Lone Jack Scho 196
Lone Jack School Center
196 students
- Right Fork Sch 152
Right Fork School Center
152 students
What this shows Bell County High School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell County High School compares
Bell County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Bell County reports $15,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~622 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), down 52.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.