Bowling Green Junior High 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 Junior High
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,042 students
William H. Natcher Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students
| Measure | Bowling Green Junior High Bowling Green, Kentucky | William H. Natcher Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 217 | #549 of 707 |
| National rank | #6208 of 15,369 | #31422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,042 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| 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 40.8).
- •Bowling Green Junior High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Bowling Green Junior High does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Bowling Green Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 72.8%).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •Bowling Green Junior High is the larger school with 1,042 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 Junior High better than William H. Natcher Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowling Green Junior High ranks higher (56.6 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 Junior High 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 Junior High: 1,042. William H. Natcher Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowling Green Junior High and William H. Natcher Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Bowling Green Junior High is 98th of 217 and William H. Natcher Elementary is 549th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).