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#416 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 32% in state

Greenwood High School

High School · Warren County · Bowling Green, KY

A Warren County high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5065 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104

  • Math 56% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 56% proficient (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation17.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,051
Chronic Absenteeism19.4%

Students at Greenwood High School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Greenwood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,162/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bowling Green), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,975

Median home value

$282,600

Median rent

$980/mo

College educated

41.5%

Homeownership

61.5%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Legacy Christian Academy of Bowling GreenPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–121.4 mi201Compare →
Foundation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.7 mi312Compare →
Bowling Green High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–123.0 mi1,290Compare →
Childrens Crisis Stabilization UnitEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–124.9 mi7Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Warren County

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#11 of 28
District spending per student
$12,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenwood High School is listed in Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenwood High School

Greenwood High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Warren County, serving approximately 1,422 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenwood High School

What grades does Greenwood High School serve?

Greenwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greenwood High School?

Greenwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood High School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenwood High School rank in KY?

Greenwood High School ranks #416 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Greenwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Greenwood High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenwood High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Greenwood High School a charter school?

No, Greenwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greenwood High School a Title I school?

No, Greenwood High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenwood High School?

42.1% of students at Greenwood High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,422
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.4%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 42104)
41,273
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 42104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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