Bowling Green High School vs William H. Natcher Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.4 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
William H. Natcher Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students
| Measure | Bowling Green High School Bowling Green, Kentucky | William H. Natcher Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 214 | #549 of 707 |
| National rank | #8348 of 16,910 | #31422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,377 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowling Green High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 40.8).
- •Bowling Green High School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Bowling Green High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Bowling Green High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 72.8%).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.9).
- •Bowling Green High School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 713.
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 William H. Natcher Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowling Green High School ranks higher (50.1 vs 40.8 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 William H. Natcher Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowling Green High School: 1,377. William H. Natcher Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowling Green High School and William H. Natcher Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bowling Green High School is 41st of 214 and William H. Natcher Elementary is 549th of 707 among high schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).