Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bell Central School Center 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 41% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell Central School Center's student population of 484 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
Bell Central School Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Central School Center is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#489 out of 1250 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Central School Center's ranking?
Bell Central School Center is ranked #489 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bell Central School Center?
484 students attend Bell Central School Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bell Central School Center students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Central School Center?
Bell Central School Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bell Central School Center offer ?
Bell Central School Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bell Central School Center part of?
Bell Central School Center is part of Bell County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
tis school is great....me and my boys love it....its the onky one they will go to, the teachers let u kno wats going on wit ur kids and everything..
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