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South Warren Middle School vs. Drakes Creek Middle School

Should you attend South Warren Middle School or Drakes Creek Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Warren Middle School
295 Rich Pond Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Drakes Creek Middle School
704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

South Warren Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Drakes Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades 7-8, South Warren Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 733 students in grades 7-8, Drakes Creek Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
783 students
733 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Warren Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Drakes Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Warren Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drakes Creek Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Warren Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Drakes Creek Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Warren Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Warren County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Drakes Creek Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Warren County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#108 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
#107 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Warren Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Drakes Creek Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 10% in KY)
55%
(Top 20% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Warren Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drakes Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 10% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Warren Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drakes Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 30% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Warren Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drakes Creek Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Warren County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Warren Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Drakes Creek Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
399
351
Grade 8 Students
384
382

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Warren Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Drakes Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Warren Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Drakes Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Warren Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Drakes Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
75%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Warren Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Drakes Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Warren Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Drakes Creek Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Warren County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Warren Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Drakes Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Warren Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Drakes Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Warren Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Drakes Creek Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Warren County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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