For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,212 students in 40977, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in 40977, KY are Bell County High School and Pineville Independent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 40977 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 40977, KY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 40977 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bell County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40977, KY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bell County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9824 Us Highway 25 E
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7061
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7061
Grades: 9-12
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Pineville Independent School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Virginia Avenue
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-5701
Grades: PK-12
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bell County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
9828 Us Hwy. 25-e
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3094
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3094
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
40977, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bell County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9828 Us Hwy 25e Second Floor
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-0957
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-0957
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Bell County Education Center (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
560 Correctional Dr
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7065
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7065
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
401 Virginia Ave
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3412
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-3412
Grades: PK-6
| 273 students
401 Virginia Ave
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-2361
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 40977, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in 40977, KY include Bell County High School and Pineville Independent School.
How many public high schools are located in 40977?
3 public high schools are located in 40977.
What is the racial composition of students in 40977?
40977 public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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