Bowling Green High School vs W R McNeill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.5 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
W R McNeill Elementary School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Bowling Green High School Bowling Green, Kentucky | W R McNeill Elementary School Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 214 | #33 of 707 |
| National rank | #8348 of 16,910 | #8484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,377 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 66% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W R McNeill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 50.1).
- •W R McNeill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •W R McNeill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 56%).
- •W R McNeill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 50.8%).
- •W R McNeill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •Bowling Green High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 433.
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 W R McNeill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), W R McNeill Elementary School ranks higher (74.2 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 W R McNeill Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowling Green High School: 1,377. W R McNeill Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowling Green High School and W R McNeill Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
Bowling Green High School is 41st of 214 and W R McNeill Elementary School is 33rd of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).