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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Warren County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 23,100 students in Warren County, KY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,195 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Warren County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Warren County, KY are Potter Gray Elementary School, Drakes Creek Middle School and South Warren Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Warren County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potter Gray Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
610 Wakefield Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 746-2280
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Drakes Creek Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
704 Cypress Wood
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 843-0165
Gr: 7-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
South Warren Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
295 Rich Pond Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7510
Gr: 7-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Plano Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2650 Plano Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-0411
Gr: PK-6 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rich Pond Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Rich Pond Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 781-9627
Gr: PK-6 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
South Edmonson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1058 Chalybeate School Rd
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 597-2379
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Cumberland Trace Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2464 Cumberland Trace Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 781-1356
Gr: PK-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5065 Scottsville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-3627
Gr: 9-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
South Warren High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 467-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,548 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Alvaton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6350 Old Scottsville Rd.
Alvaton, KY 42122
(270) 843-8067
Gr: PK-6 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
W R Mcneill Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Creason Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2260
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Jody Richards Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Elrod Rd.
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 904-1901
Gr: PK-6 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Rockfield Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7597 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-8437
Gr: PK-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Warren County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Briarwood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(270) 782-5554
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
William H. Natcher Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1434 Cave Mill Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 842-1364
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Bowling Green Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 Campbell Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2290
Gr: 6-8 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Bowling Green High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 Rockingham Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2020.
Warren East Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Gr: 7-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
North Warren Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 College St
Smiths Grove, KY 42171
(270) 563-2041
Gr: PK-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Warren East High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6867 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-1277
Gr: 9-12 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2424.
Bristow Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6151 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-1960
Gr: PK-6 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Parker-bennett-curry School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Webb Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2270
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Dishman Mcginnis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
375 Glen Lily Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2250
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
T C Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Liberty Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 746-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2828.
Warren Central High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
559 Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Lost River Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Modern Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-0334
Gr: PK-6 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Jennings Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2617 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-9200
Gr: PK-6 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Richardsville Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Richardsville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 777-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3232.
Henry F. Moss Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2565 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3434.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2494 Church St.
Oakland, KY 42159
(270) 563-4719
Gr: PK-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3535.
Geo International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1808 Loop Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 842-7302
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Warren County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Warren County, KY include Potter Gray Elementary School, Drakes Creek Middle School and South Warren Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Warren County?
47 public schools are located in Warren County.
What percentage of students in Warren County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Warren County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Warren County are often viewed compared to one another?

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