Belfry Middle School

Pike County
25259 US 119 N
Belfry, KY 41514
349 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Belfry Middle School, located at 25259 US 119 N in Belfry, Kentucky, serves as a central educational institution within the Pike County School District. As a middle school serving the local community, it focuses on the academic and social development of students transitioning from elementary education into their high school years. The school is situated in the heart of the Appalachian region, functioning as a pillar for the local Belfry area and working to provide students with a foundational curriculum that prepares them for future academic success.

The school is widely recognized for its strong ties to the community and its integration into the district’s overall athletic and extracurricular culture. Belfry Middle School students are often closely aligned with the broader "Belfry Pirates" identity, which is a significant source of local pride. By balancing core classroom instruction with local traditions, the school strives to create a supportive environment that fosters both personal growth and a sense of belonging for its students as they navigate the challenges of early adolescence.
349
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    332 (95.1 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pike County
Phone: (606)353-9688
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 204
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 116
Grade 7 105
Grade 8 128
Gender Ratio