Drakes Creek Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104 · Warren County
#22 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky
#3018 of 15,369 nationally
About Drakes Creek Middle School
Drakes Creek Middle School is a public middle located in Bowling Green, in the Warren County school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 704 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 22nd of 217 ranked middle schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 704.
There are 27 schools in Bowling Green; Drakes Creek Middle School ranks 3rd of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Drakes Creek Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Drakes Creek Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Greenwood High School
Bowling Green · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students · 300 m away
William H. Natcher Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students · 3.3 km away
Plano Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
750 students · 4.3 km away
Jody Richards Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
754 students · 4.4 km away
Cumberland Trace Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
699 students · 4.5 km away
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students · 4.8 km away
Bowling Green Junior High
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,042 students · 5.5 km away
Briarwood Elementary School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
685 students · 5.5 km away
T C Cherry Elementary School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 6.1 km away
Lost River Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
856 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Lone Oak Middle School
Paducah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Stuart Pepper Middle School
Brandenburg · Public middle · Grades 7–8
702 students
Grant County Middle School
Dry Ridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
Crawford Middle School
Lexington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Echo Trail Middle School
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
697 students
Lincoln County Middle School
Stanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Drakes Creek Middle School a good school?
Drakes Creek Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 71.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #22 of 217 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Drakes Creek Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Drakes Creek Middle School ranks #22 of 217 middle schools in Kentucky and #3018 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Drakes Creek Middle School?
Drakes Creek Middle School had 704 students in 2025.
Is Drakes Creek Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Drakes Creek Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Drakes Creek Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Drakes Creek Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.