Bowling Green High School vs Bowling Green Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
Bowling Green Junior High
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,042 students
| Measure | Bowling Green High School Bowling Green, Kentucky | Bowling Green Junior High Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 214 | #98 of 217 |
| National rank | #8348 of 16,910 | #6208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,377 | 1,042 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 1,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowling Green Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 50.1).
- •Bowling Green Junior High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Bowling Green Junior High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Bowling Green High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 54.9%).
- •Bowling Green High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.3).
- •Bowling Green High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 1,042.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowling Green High School better than Bowling Green Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Bowling Green Junior High ranks higher (56.6 vs 50.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bowling Green High School and Bowling Green Junior High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowling Green High School: 1,377. Bowling Green Junior High: 1,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowling Green High School and Bowling Green Junior High rank in Kentucky?
Bowling Green High School is 41st of 214 and Bowling Green Junior High is 98th of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).