For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 6,787 students in Bowling Green, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Bowling Green, KY are Greenwood High School, South Warren High School and Warren County Day Treatment. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowling Green, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Bowling Green have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public high schools.
Bowling Green, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowling Green High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bowling Green, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Gr: 9-12 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
South Warren High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,523 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Warren County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1211 Center St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Gr: K-12
Rank: #66.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 Rockingham Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Warren East High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Geo International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1808 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Old Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit
Alternative School
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Rivendell High School
Alternative School
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Warren Co. Area Technology Center
Vocational School
365 Technology Way
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(270) 746-7205
Bowling Green, KY 42102
(270) 746-7205
Gr: 8-12
Bowling Green, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Carol Martin Gatton Academy Of Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1906 College Heights Blvd, #71
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 745-3605
Geo Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Group Effort High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
160 River Park Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 901-0902
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Jackson Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Gr: 3-6
Jackson Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Gr: 9-12
Jackson Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 467-0293
Gr: 6-8
1350 Durbin Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2240
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Morganville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
331 Brookwood Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-2756
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bowling Green, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Bowling Green, KY include Greenwood High School, South Warren High School and Warren County Day Treatment.
How many public high schools are located in Bowling Green?
16 public high schools are located in Bowling Green.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bowling Green are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bowling Green include: South Warren High School vs. Greenwood High School, Bowling Green High School vs. Greenwood High School, Warren East High School vs. Greenwood High School
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