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Warren County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,460 students in Warren County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Kentucky.
Public High Schools in Warren County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Public High School in Warren County School District have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Warren 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
34 Schools
516 Schools
# Students
18,559 Students
212,804 Students
# Teachers
1,130 Teachers
13,364 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Warren County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
91%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.47
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
14%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
12%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
56%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,942 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,789 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$240 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$256 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,942
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,789
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Warren County School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
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 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
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 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
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 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
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 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
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 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
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 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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