For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,596 students in Bell County, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bell County, KY are Middlesboro Alternative School, Bell County High School and Pineville Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Bell County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bell County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesboro Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8816
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bell County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9824 Us Highway 25 E
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7061
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7061
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Pineville Independent School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Gr: PK-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Middlesboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4404 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
9828 Us Hwy. 25-e
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3094
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3094
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlesboro Group Home School
Alternative School
220 North 20th Street
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Middlesboro, KY 40965
(606) 242-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bell County, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bell County, KY include Middlesboro Alternative School, Bell County High School and Pineville Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in Bell County?
6 public high schools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bell County include: Bell County High School vs. Middlesboro High School, Middlesboro High School vs. Bell County High School
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