B
Good
72/100

Bell County High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 9824 US Highway 25 E, Pineville, KY 40977
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 42% · Math 22% proficient · 39th percentile in Kentucky
Graduation
A+
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
643
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%39/100reading 53rd percentile, math 25th percentile among Kentucky high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%88/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−9 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−20 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+12 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%22%reading -10 pts, math -18 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -4 pts, math -7 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9824 US Highway 25 E
City Pineville
ZIP Code 40977
District 2100390
NCES School ID 210039000062
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40977

Understanding the community around Bell County High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,668
Per Capita Income $19,314
Poverty Rate 18.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%
High School or Higher 79.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $71,900
Median Rent $588
Owner-Occupied 66.3%
Renter-Occupied 33.7%
View full data for ZIP 40977 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bell County High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%
Black 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 643
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bell County High School?
Bell County High School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bell County High School?
Bell County High School has 643 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Bell County High School serve?
Bell County High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bell County High School receive per student?
Bell County High School receives $15,541 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bell County High School in 40977 ▼
Avg Home Value
$80,340
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
-17.0%
% Renters
33.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026