Very Good
#313 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 24% in state
South Warren High School
High School · Warren County · Bowling Green, KY
A Warren County high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8140 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Math 59% proficient (2025)
- Reading 65% proficient (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Warren High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Warren 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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
- #9 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
South Warren High School is listed in Warren County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Warren High School
South Warren High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, KY, part of Warren County, serving approximately 1,523 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Warren High School
What grades does South Warren High School serve?
South Warren High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Warren High School?
South Warren High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Warren High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Warren High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Warren High School rank in KY?
South Warren High School ranks #313 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is South Warren High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Warren High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 South Warren High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Warren High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is South Warren High School a charter school?
No, South Warren High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Warren High School a Title I school?
No, South Warren High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Warren High School?
37.3% of students at South Warren 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
- 1,523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (270) 467-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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