Bowling Green High School vs Drakes Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 4.8 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
Drakes Creek Middle School
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 7–8
704 students
| Measure | Bowling Green High School Bowling Green, Kentucky | Drakes Creek Middle School Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 214 | #22 of 217 |
| National rank | #8348 of 16,910 | #3018 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,377 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 69% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drakes Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 50.1).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 56%).
- •Bowling Green High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 60.2%).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Bowling Green High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 704.
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 Drakes Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Drakes Creek Middle School ranks higher (71.5 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 Drakes Creek Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowling Green High School: 1,377. Drakes Creek Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowling Green High School and Drakes Creek Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Bowling Green High School is 41st of 214 and Drakes Creek Middle School is 22nd of 217 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).