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Public high school · Warren County · Bowling Green, Kentucky

Rivendell High School

Rivendell High School rates 5.7, right at the middle of Warren County's high schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.7this school

5.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Warren County median is 6.0.

#829 of 1,288 schools in Kentucky · Warren County: 8 high schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A Warren County high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 829 of 1,288 schools in Kentucky and 19 of 28 in Warren County.

Rivendell High School is listed in Warren County, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Reading25%7 students tested · state average not published · 2009 EdFacts
In 2009, 25% in reading.2009 EdFacts; 1 test record from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
2.4
33% of the rating
College Readiness
6.4
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.7
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 4 sources, 2009–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: reading/ELA 25% (2009 EdFacts).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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 42103; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Rivendell High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$84,624
Median home value
$303,700
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
9
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
11
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,442/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Bowling Green. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Bowling Green), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Bowling Green High School3.9 mi
    7.7Compare →
  2. Lighthouse Academy4.0 mi
    7.2Compare →
  3. Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr3.4 mi
    6.7Compare →
  4. Warren East High School3.7 mi
    6.3Compare →
  5. Rivendell High Schoolthis school
    5.7
  6. Beacon Academy4.0 mi
    5.2Compare →
  7. Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit2.8 mi
    not ratedCompare →
  8. Jackson Academy4.0 mi
    not ratedCompare →
  9. Warren County Day Treatment4.0 mi
    not ratedCompare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Rivendell High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Rivendell High School serve?

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

How many students attend Rivendell High School?

Rivendell High School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rivendell High School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rivendell High School rank in KY?

Rivendell High School ranks #829 of 1,288 schools in KY.

What is Rivendell High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rivendell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Rivendell High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rivendell High School has 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).

Is Rivendell High School a charter school?

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

Is Rivendell High School a Title I school?

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

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

39.4% of students at Rivendell 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
33
Student-teacher ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Warren County
Phone
(270) 843-1199
Rank in district
#19 of 28
Schools in district
34
District spending per student
$12,051
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 42103)
21,927
Area average commute
18.6 min
Area median age
38.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

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.