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Warren County School District

303 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42102-6810
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 18,164 students in Warren County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Warren County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
34 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
18,164 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
1,083 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#47 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
38%
47%
45%
23%
22%
91%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
59%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,852 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,191 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$197 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$203 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,852
$14,242
Spending / Student
$11,191
$13,981

Best Warren County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drakes Creek Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Gr: 7-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
South Warren Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
295 Rich Pond Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Gr: 7-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Plano Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2650 Plano Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Gr: PK-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Gr: PK-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Cumberland Trace Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2464 Cumberland Trace Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Gr: PK-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Gr: 9-12 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
South Warren High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,523 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Alvaton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6350 Old Scottsville Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 843-8067
Gr: PK-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Jody Richards Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Gr: PK-6 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Rockfield Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Warren County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Gr: PK-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
William H. Natcher Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Warren East Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Gr: 7-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
North Warren Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 College St
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 563-2041
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Gr: 3-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Warren East High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Bristow Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Gr: PK-6 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Lost River Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Gr: PK-6 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Richardsville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2323.
Henry F. Moss Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2565 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Gr: 7-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2494 Church St.
Oakland, KY 42159
(270) 563-4719
Gr: PK-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Geo International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1808 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Lighthouse Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Jackson St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2828.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1846 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-2385
Gr: PK-6 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Bowling Green Technical College
Vocational School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky Advanced Technology Center
Vocational School
1127 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Ky Advanced Tech Center
Vocational School
1127 Morgantown Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7807
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Ky Tech - Bowling Green Regional Tech Center
Vocational School
1845 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7461
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Rivendell Elementary School
Alternative School
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Rivendell High School
Alternative School
1035 Porter Pike Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 843-1199
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Warren County School District?
Warren County School District manages 34 public schools serving 18,164 students.
What is the rank of Warren County School District?
Warren County School District is ranked #47 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: 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?
59% of Warren County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% 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 $11,191 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 34 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 18,164 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in KY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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