Top Rankings
Warren County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 17,401 students in Warren County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Warren County School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
34 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
17,401 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
1,030 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Warren County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.44
# American Indian Students
35 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,715 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
10%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,944 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
1,813 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
11%
11%
# White Students
10,816 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
62%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
180 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
898 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
633
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
1,360
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,266
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,322
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,287
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,142
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,281
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,253
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,271
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,351
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,428
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,359
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,279
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,160
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
9
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,328 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,682 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$197 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,328
$14,317
Spending / Student
$11,682
$14,055
Best Warren County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Drakes Creek Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Grades: 7-8
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Plano Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Plano Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Grades: PK-6
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Grades: 9-12
| 1,335 students
Rank: #44.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Grades: PK-6
| 765 students
Rank: #55.
Cumberland Trace Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
830 Cumberland Trace Road
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #66.
South Warren Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
295 Rich Pond Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Grades: 7-8
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Alvaton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6350 Old Scottsville Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 843-8067
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 843-8067
Grades: PK-6
| 725 students
Rank: #88.
South Warren High School
(Math: 49% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,476 students
Rank: #99.
Jody Richards Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Grades: PK-6
| 737 students
Rank: #1010.
Rockfield Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Grades: PK-6
| 622 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1212.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Grades: PK-6
| 711 students
Rank: #1313.
North Warren Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 College St
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 563-2041
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 563-2041
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #1414.
William H. Natcher Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Grades: PK-6
| 694 students
Rank: #1515.
Warren East Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Grades: 7-8
| 531 students
Rank: #1616.
Bristow Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Grades: PK-6
| 602 students
Rank: #1717.
Warren East High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Grades: 9-12
| 954 students
Rank: #1818.
Lost River Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Grades: PK-6
| 758 students
Rank: #1919.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Grades: 9-12
| 1,031 students
Rank: #2020.
Richardsville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Rank: #2121.
Henry F. Moss Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Grades: 7-8
| 588 students
Rank: #2222.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2494 Church St.
Oakland, KY 42159
(270) 563-4719
Oakland, KY 42159
(270) 563-4719
Grades: PK-6
| 384 students
Rank: #2323.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Grades: 3-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2424.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Grades: 6-12
| 250 students
Rank: #2525.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #2626.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Grades: PK-6
| 790 students
Rank: #2727.
Geo International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #2828.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical College
Vocational School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Advanced Technology Center
Vocational School
1127 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ky Advanced Tech Center
Vocational School
1127 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ky Tech - Bowling Green Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rivendell Elementary School
Alternative School
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Warren County School District?
Warren County School District manages 34 public schools serving 17,401 students.
What is the rank of Warren County School District?
Warren County School District is ranked #55 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County School District?
62% of Warren County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Warren County School District?
Warren County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Warren County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,682 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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