Bell County

The Bell County school district in Kentucky consists of 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Bell County High School and Yellow Creek School Center standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.

Bell County High School is the district's shining star, ranking 27th out of 290 Kentucky high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 91.4% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average in several key test score metrics, including ACT English, ACT Reading, and KSA Writing. Yellow Creek School Center is also a high-performing elementary school, ranking 95th out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and exceeding the state average in KSA Reading and KSA Writing.

However, the district also faces significant challenges, with several schools, such as Lone Jack School Center and Right Fork School Center, struggling with much lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, particularly in math and reading. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across the district, ranging from 72.8% to 86.93%, indicate significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. Overall, the data suggests that targeted interventions and support may be needed to ensure all students in Bell County have access to a quality education.