Bell County Public Schools
Bell County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
18
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,150
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Bell County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kentucky; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Bell County has 3 district entries. Bell County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Middlesboro has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Bell County
Reported Enrollment
4,150
18 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Bell County
Bell County
Middlesboro Independent
Pineville Independent
18 Public Schools in Bell County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell County High School | Listed only | Bell County | Pineville, 40977Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 695 |
| Pineville Independent School | Listed only | Pineville Independent | Pineville, 40977Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 577 |
| Yellow Creek School Center | Listed only | Bell County | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 559 |
| Bell Central School Center | Listed only | Bell County | Pineville, 40977Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 478 |
| Middlesboro Elementary School | Listed only | Middlesboro Independent | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 453 |
| Middlesboro High School | Listed only | Middlesboro Independent | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 352 |
| Page School Center | Listed only | Bell County | Pineville, 40977Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 285 |
| Middlesboro Middle School | Listed only | Middlesboro Independent | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 281 |
| Lone Jack School Center | Listed only | Bell County | Fourmile, 40939Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 199 |
| Right Fork School Center | Listed only | Bell County | Stoney Fork, 40988Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 138 |
| Frakes School Center | Listed only | Bell County | Frakes, 40940Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 99 |
| Middlesboro Alternative School | Listed only | Middlesboro Independent | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | 7–12 | Virtual | 29 |
| Middlesboro Group Home School | Listed only | Middlesboro Independent | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 5 |
| Bell County Area Technology Center | Listed only | Kentucky Tech System | Pineville, 40977Rural: Distant | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Cumberland Tech - Southeast Campus | Listed only | Middlesboro Independent | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Cumberland Technical College | Listed only | Pineville Independent | Pineville, 40977Rural: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Cumberland Valley Health Tech Center | Listed only | Pineville Independent | Pineville, 40977Rural: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
| Southeast TECH | Listed only | Middlesboro Independent | Middlesboro, 40965Town: Distant | UG | Vocational | 0 |
Bell County High School
Bell County
Pineville, 40977 / Rural: Distant
Pineville Independent School
Pineville Independent
Pineville, 40977 / Rural: Distant
Yellow Creek School Center
Bell County
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Bell Central School Center
Bell County
Pineville, 40977 / Rural: Distant
Middlesboro Elementary School
Middlesboro Independent
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Middlesboro High School
Middlesboro Independent
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Page School Center
Bell County
Pineville, 40977 / Rural: Distant
Middlesboro Middle School
Middlesboro Independent
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Lone Jack School Center
Bell County
Fourmile, 40939 / Rural: Fringe
Right Fork School Center
Bell County
Stoney Fork, 40988 / Rural: Distant
Frakes School Center
Bell County
Frakes, 40940 / Rural: Distant
Middlesboro Alternative School
Middlesboro Independent
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Middlesboro Group Home School
Middlesboro Independent
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Bell County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Pineville, 40977 / Rural: Distant
Cumberland Tech - Southeast Campus
Middlesboro Independent
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Cumberland Technical College
Pineville Independent
Pineville, 40977 / Rural: Distant
Cumberland Valley Health Tech Center
Pineville Independent
Pineville, 40977 / Rural: Distant
Southeast TECH
Middlesboro Independent
Middlesboro, 40965 / Town: Distant
Bell County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Bell County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kentucky. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Bell County public school directory?
The directory lists 18 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Bell County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Bell County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Bell County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Bell County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Bell County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.