Bell County High School vs Thomas Nelson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Kentucky, United States, 204 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
Thomas Nelson High School
Bardstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
629 students
| Measure | Bell County High School Pineville, Kentucky | Thomas Nelson High School Bardstown, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #179 of 214 | #42 of 214 |
| National rank | #13692 of 16,910 | #8375 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 622 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Pineville | Bardstown |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Nelson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 28.3).
- •Thomas Nelson High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Thomas Nelson High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Nelson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 72.8%).
- •Bell County High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.7).
- •Thomas Nelson High School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 622.
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 Thomas Nelson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Nelson High School ranks higher (50.1 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 Thomas Nelson High School?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Pineville and Bardstown in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell County High School: 622. Thomas Nelson High School: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell County High School and Thomas Nelson High School rank in Kentucky?
Bell County High School is 179th of 214 and Thomas Nelson High School is 42nd of 214 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).