Bellville High School is a public high school located in the city of Bellville, Texas in Austin County, United States and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is a part of the Bellville Independent School District located in central Austin County.
Serving 742 students in grades 9-12, Bellville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bellville High School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Bellville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellville High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4278 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
59%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brahmas/brahmanettes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellville High School's ranking?
Bellville High School is ranked #4278 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bellville High School often compared to?
Bellville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sealy High School, Brazos High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellville High School?
The graduation rate of Bellville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bellville High School?
742 students attend Bellville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bellville High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellville High School?
Bellville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellville High School offer ?
Bellville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bellville High School part of?
Bellville High School is part of Bellville Independent School District.
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