6.3 avg / 10

Warren County School District

School District · Bowling Green, Kentucky

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 18,164

Teachers (FTE): 1,085

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

16 elem, 4 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,051

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

16 elem, 4 mid, 9 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,051

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

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Alvaton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Bowling Green · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#78 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,051

$1,935 vs Kentucky median

District size

18,164 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

The short answer

Warren County ranks #78 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Warren County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 28 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alvaton Elementary (8.7/10), South Warren Middle School (8.3/10), and Drakes Creek Middle School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Alvaton Elementary

Rates 8.7/10 despite 55% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Warren County schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Warren County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (28 of 30). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Alvaton Elementary	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	749
2	South Warren Middle School	8.3 / 10	Middle	+1.0	783
3	Drakes Creek Middle School	8.2 / 10	Middle	+1.6	733
4	Plano Elementary	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	699
5	Bristow Elementary	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	660
6	Lighthouse Academy	7.8 / 10	High	+1.8	43
7	William H. Natcher Elementary	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	704
8	South Warren High School	7.5 / 10	High	+0.0	1,523
9	Rich Pond Elementary	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	941
10	Cumberland Trace Elementary	7.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.5	618

See all 30 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Warren County

Warren County is a Bowling Green, Kentucky school district serving 30 schools. The district educates 18,164 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $12,051 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Warren County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Alvaton Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, Warren County students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.

The district includes 16 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 9 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Warren County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.2%

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 50.9%

School

State

N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Warren County with test data.

Schools in Warren County

30 schools

Elementary Schools 16

William H. Natcher Elementary

704 7.6

Rich Pond Elementary

941 7.5

Cumberland Trace Elementary

618 7.3

Rivendell Elementary

30 6.8

Jennings Creek Elementary

819 6.8

Briarwood Elementary School

664 6.7

Richardsville Elementary

458 6.4

Jody Richards Elementary

776 6.2

Rockfield Elementary

653 6.1

North Warren Elementary

442 5.2

Oakland Elementary

413 3.5

Lost River Elementary

805 3.3

Warren Elementary

704 3.2

Middle Schools 4

South Warren Middle School

783 8.3

Drakes Creek Middle School

733 8.2

Henry F. Moss Middle School

588 5.3

Warren East Middle School

523 4.9

High Schools 9

Lighthouse Academy

43 7.8

South Warren High School

1,523 7.5

Greenwood High School

1,422 7.1

Warren East High School

978 6.0

Beacon Academy

167 5.8

Geo International High School

129 5.7

Warren Central High School

1,073 4.8

Rivendell High School

33 4.4

Warren County Day Treatment

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Other Schools 1

Jackson Academy

14 —

District Details

State: Kentucky
City: Bowling Green
Total Enrollment: 18,164
Teachers (FTE): 1,085
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Warren County?

Warren County has 30 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 9 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Warren County?

The average composite rating for Warren County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Warren County?

Warren County spends $12,051 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Warren County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Warren County is 16.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Warren County?

Alvaton Elementary is the highest-rated school in Warren County with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in Warren County?

Across schools in Warren County with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Warren County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Warren County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 30 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: 6.3/10
Math Proficiency: 42.2%
ELA Proficiency: 50.9%

Resources

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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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