Bowling Green Independent School District
School District · Bowling Green, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
4,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Bowling Green Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bowling Green Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bowling Green Junior High
Bowling Green · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
T C Cherry Elementary School
Bowling Green · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#61 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,279
+$293 vs Kentucky median
District size
4,526 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Bowling Green Independent ranks #61 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Bowling Green Independent's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bowling Green High School (7.5/10), Bowling Green Junior High (7.3/10), and T C Cherry Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bowling Green Independent schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bowling Green Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Bowling Green Junior High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | T C Cherry Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Bowling Green Learning Center | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | W R Mcneill Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Parker-bennett-curry School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Potter Gray Elementary | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bowling Green Independent
Bowling Green Independent is a Bowling Green, Kentucky school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,526 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. District-level spending was $14,279 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Bowling Green Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bowling Green High School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Bowling Green Independent students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bowling Green Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bowling Green Independent with test data.
Schools in Bowling Green Independent
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Bowling Green
- Total Enrollment
- 4,526
- Teachers (FTE)
- 292
- District spending per student
- $14,279NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Bowling Green Independent has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bowling Green Independent?
The average composite rating for Bowling Green Independent is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bowling Green Independent?
Bowling Green Independent's district-level spending was $14,279 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bowling Green Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bowling Green Independent is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bowling Green Independent?
Bowling Green High School is the highest-rated school in Bowling Green Independent with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Bowling Green Independent?
Across schools in Bowling Green Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bowling Green Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Bowling Green Independent has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.0%
How we rate schools
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Compare Bowling Green Independent with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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