Bowling Green Junior High vs Gray Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 269 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowling Green Junior High
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,042 students
Gray Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students
| Measure | Bowling Green Junior High Bowling Green, Kentucky | Gray Middle School Union, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 217 | #8 of 217 |
| National rank | #6208 of 15,369 | #1868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,042 | 1,006 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 1,006 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| city | Bowling Green | Union |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 56.6).
- •Gray Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 54.9%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.3).
- •Bowling Green Junior High is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 1,006.
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 Junior High better than Gray Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Middle School ranks higher (77.7 vs 56.6 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 Junior High and Gray Middle School?
About 269 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Union in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowling Green Junior High: 1,042. Gray Middle School: 1,006. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowling Green Junior High and Gray Middle School rank in Kentucky?
Bowling Green Junior High is 98th of 217 and Gray Middle School is 8th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).