Serving 317 students in grades 9-12, Bells High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bells High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Bells High School's student population of 317 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Bells High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bells High School is 0.30, 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
#857 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
83%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bells High School's ranking?
Bells High School is ranked #857 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bells High School often compared to?
Bells High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitewright High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bells High School?
The graduation rate of Bells High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bells High School?
317 students attend Bells High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bells High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bells High School?
Bells High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bells High School offer ?
Bells High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bells High School part of?
Bells High School is part of Bells Independent School District.
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