| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County School District | Calvin | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2,454 | 7 | PK–12 | 10 |
| Pineville Independent School District | Pineville | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 577 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Middlesboro Independent School District | Middlesboro | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 1,120 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Bell County compares
Together they enroll 4,151 students across 17 schools. The largest is Bell County School District with 2,454 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Kentucky average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Bell County, Kentucky
Bell County has 3 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bell County is Bell County School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (KSA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Kentucky. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Bell County, KY?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Bell County, KY. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Bell County, KY?
Of the districts serving Bell County, Bell County School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th percentile among Kentucky school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Kentucky reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Kentucky and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Kentucky only, never across state lines.