Bell County High School vs. Middlesboro High School
Should you attend Bell County High School or Middlesboro High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bell County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Most improved public schools
Middlesboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, Bell County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Serving 337 students in grades 9-12, Middlesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
622 students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1025 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
166
85
Grade 10 Students
161
84
Grade 11 Students
148
91
Grade 12 Students
144
76
Ungraded Students
3
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
99%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%