District Overview
Headquartered at 211 Virginia Avenue in Pineville, Kentucky, the Bell County School District is an active, regular public school system serving a distant rural community within the greater Middlesborough region. Operating seven educational facilities, the district provides a comprehensive academic pipeline for 2,437 students spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The student body reflects a balanced demographic, comprising 1,218 female and 1,219 male learners, with strong enrollment numbers maintained from early childhood programs through high school graduation. Families and community members can readily connect with the district through its central administration or online portal at bell.kyschools.us to explore local school initiatives and student resources.

To support its academic mission and maintain smooth day-to-day operations, Bell County maintains a robust workforce totaling 790 full-time equivalent staff members. Frontline instruction is delivered by 328 full-time equivalent teachers, fostering a remarkably favorable student-to-teacher environment that enables tailored instruction and strong classroom connections. This instructional core is further supported by 59 instructional aides who assist with foundational learning and targeted intervention, as well as a dedicated team of 403 support staff overseeing transportation, facilities, operational management, and student services. Together, this well-staffed network ensures that Bell County's rural schools remain safe, nurturing, and academically focused environments prepared to guide students toward future success.
7
Total Schools
2,437
Total Students
328.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell County
Demographic Student Count
White2,377
Hispanic18
Black16
Two or More22
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,377 (97.5%)
  • Two or More
    22 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (0.7%)
  • Black
    16 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Bell County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle0
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:7
Students:2,437*
Teachers (FTE):328.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.4
Schools in Bell County
Found 7 Schools