Yellow Creek School Center

4840 West Cumberland Avenue
Middlesboro, KY 40965
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Yellow Creek School Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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Yellow Creek School Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Yellow Creek School Center's student population of 575 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
575 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Yellow Creek School Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellow Creek School Center is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#653 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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36%
38%
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46%
45%
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30-34%
22%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
95%
71%
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.10
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(22-23)
29.4%
28%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yellow Creek School Center's ranking?
Yellow Creek School Center is ranked #653 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Yellow Creek School Center?
575 students attend Yellow Creek School Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Yellow Creek School Center students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yellow Creek School Center?
Yellow Creek School Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yellow Creek School Center offer ?
Yellow Creek School Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yellow Creek School Center part of?
Yellow Creek School Center is part of Bell County School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
I think highly of this school-my son will be in 2nd grade this year and he has already learned so much and i hope he continues to learn even more
- Posted by Parent - siler

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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