Bell County High School vs Middlesboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell County High School
Pineville · Public high · Grades 9–12
622 students
Middlesboro High School
Middlesboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
337 students
| Measure | Bell County High School Pineville, Kentucky | Middlesboro High School Middlesboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 214 | #101 of 214 |
| National rank | #13692 of 16,910 | #10849 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 622 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Pineville | Middlesboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middlesboro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 28.3).
- •Middlesboro High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Bell County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 74.8%).
- •Middlesboro High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.9).
- •Bell County High School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 337.
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 County High School better than Middlesboro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Middlesboro High School ranks higher (40.5 vs 28.3 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 County High School and Middlesboro High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Pineville and Middlesboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell County High School: 622. Middlesboro High School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell County High School and Middlesboro High School rank in Kentucky?
Bell County High School is 179th of 214 and Middlesboro High School is 101st of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).