Briarwood Elementary School vs Bristow Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kentucky, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarwood Elementary School
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
685 students
Bristow Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
699 students
| Measure | Briarwood Elementary School Bowling Green, Kentucky | Bristow Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 707 | #562 of 707 |
| National rank | #17042 of 50,301 | #32096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 685 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 40% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 39.7).
- •Briarwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Briarwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Briarwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 69.8%).
- •Briarwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.0).
- •Bristow Elementary is the larger school with 699 students compared with 685.
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 Briarwood Elementary School better than Bristow Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Briarwood Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 39.7 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 Briarwood Elementary School and Bristow Elementary?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarwood Elementary School: 685. Bristow Elementary: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarwood Elementary School and Bristow Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Briarwood Elementary School is 199th of 707 and Bristow Elementary is 562nd of 707 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).