Drakes Creek Middle School vs William H. Natcher Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drakes Creek Middle School
Bowling Green · Public middle · Grades 7–8
704 students
William H. Natcher Elementary
Bowling Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students
| Measure | Drakes Creek Middle School Bowling Green, Kentucky | William H. Natcher Elementary Bowling Green, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 217 | #549 of 707 |
| National rank | #3018 of 15,369 | #31422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 704 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 35% |
| city | Bowling Green | Bowling Green |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drakes Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 40.8).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 35%).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 51%).
- •Drakes Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 72.8%).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •William H. Natcher Elementary is the larger school with 713 students compared with 704.
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 Drakes Creek Middle School better than William H. Natcher Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Drakes Creek Middle School ranks higher (71.5 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 Drakes Creek Middle School and William H. Natcher Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bowling Green and Bowling Green in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drakes Creek Middle School: 704. William H. Natcher Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drakes Creek Middle School and William H. Natcher Elementary rank in Kentucky?
Drakes Creek Middle School is 22nd of 217 and William H. Natcher Elementary is 549th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).