Top Rankings
Bowling Green Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,376 students in Bowling Green Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Bowling Green Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
4,376 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bowling Green Independent 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
22%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.45
# American Indian Students
14 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
223 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
845 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
9%
# Black Students
916 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
21%
11%
# White Students
1,987 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
46%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
59 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
332 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
353
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
340
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
323
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
312
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
313
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
338
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
309
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
307
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
2
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,441 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,952 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,441
$14,203
Spending / Student
$16,952
$13,943
Best Bowling Green Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter Gray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
W R Mcneill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #44.
Bowling Green Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Campbell Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #55.
Bowling Green High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Rockingham Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #66.
T C Cherry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Liberty Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Parker-bennett-curry School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #88.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #99.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowling Green Independent School District?
Bowling Green Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,376 students.
What is the rank of Bowling Green Independent School District?
Bowling Green Independent School District is ranked #42 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), 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 Bowling Green Independent School District?
46% of Bowling Green Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bowling Green Independent School District?
Bowling Green Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bowling Green Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,952 is higher than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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