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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,482 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.
51爆料s 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 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,550 Schools
# Students
4,482 Students
658,048 Students
# Teachers
292 Teachers
43,138 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
0.72
0.46
# American Indian Students
14 Students
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
234 Students
13,633 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
902 Students
62,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
10%
# Black Students
990 Students
70,664 Students
% Black Students
22%
11%
# White Students
1,955 Students
473,873 Students
% White Students
44%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
322 Students
34,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
101
25,585
# Students in K Grade:
354
47,520
# Students in 1st Grade:
365
49,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
338
50,490
# Students in 3rd Grade:
346
47,000
# Students in 4th Grade:
304
47,763
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
48,166
# Students in 6th Grade:
338
44,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
331
47,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
48,381
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
54,050
# Students in 10th Grade:
388
52,552
# Students in 11th Grade:
338
49,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
44,590
# Ungraded Students:
1
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,552 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,100
$14,224
Spending / Student
$16,552
$13,964
Best Bowling Green Independent School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potter Gray Elementary 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
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
W R Mcneill Elementary 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
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative 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
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1211 Center St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Bowling Green Junior High 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
| 971 students
Rank: #66.
Bowling Green High 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
| 1,290 students
Rank: #77.
T C Cherry Elementary 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
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Parker-bennett-curry 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
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary 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
| 443 students
Rank: #1010.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative 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
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bowling Green Independent School District?
Bowling Green Independent School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,482 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?
44% of Bowling Green Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 $16,552 is higher than the state median of $13,964. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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