Bell Central School Center vs Hardinsburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Central School Center
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
Hardinsburg Elementary School
Hardinsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Bell Central School Center Pineville, Kentucky | Hardinsburg Elementary School Hardinsburg, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #327 of 707 | #93 of 707 |
| National rank | #22198 of 50,301 | #12348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Pineville | Hardinsburg |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hardinsburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 54.2).
- •Hardinsburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hardinsburg Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Hardinsburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 77.3%).
- •Hardinsburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Bell Central School Center is the larger school with 502 students compared with 501.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Central School Center better than Hardinsburg Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hardinsburg Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell Central School Center and Hardinsburg Elementary School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Pineville and Hardinsburg in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Central School Center: 502. Hardinsburg Elementary School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Central School Center and Hardinsburg Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Bell Central School Center is 327th of 707 and Hardinsburg Elementary School is 93rd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).