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Warren County

Kentucky · Public K-12

Warren County is a Kentucky county whose public-school system spans 45 campuses and approximately 23,324 students. Median household income runs about $65,794. By grade band, the county runs 21 elementary, 5 middle, and 17 high schools.

7-year change in Warren County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
23,324
+3,378 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
40
+3 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 65%
% Hispanic
15%
was 11%
% Black
14%
was 11%
% Asian
10%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
45
3 districts
Enrollment
23,324
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,794
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.4%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
21
12,788 students
Middle
5
3,622 students
High
17
6,884 students
Combined / other
2
30 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Warren County Public Schools
18,559 students · 3 districts in Warren County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Warren County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
76%
Hispanic
7%
Black
9%
Asian
5%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
15%
Black
14%
Asian
10%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
2%
Bachelor's+
32.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
33
23.7% under 18

Test scores in Warren County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 30 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.

See all 30 schools in Warren County ranked by score →

All schools (45)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
South Warren High SchoolBowling GreenHigh09-121,548·
Greenwood High SchoolBowling GreenHigh09-121,451·
Bowling Green High SchoolBowling GreenHigh09-121,377·
Warren Central High SchoolBowling GreenHigh09-121,070·
Bowling Green Junior HighBowling GreenMiddle06-081,042·
Rich Pond ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06990·
Warren East High SchoolBowling GreenHigh09-12967·
Lost River ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06856·
Jennings Creek ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06852·
South Warren Middle SchoolBowling GreenMiddle07-08805·
Alvaton ElementaryAlvatonElementaryPK-06785·
Jody Richards ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06754·
Plano ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06750·
Warren ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06714·
William H. Natcher ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06713·
Drakes Creek Middle SchoolBowling GreenMiddle07-08704·
Bristow ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06699·
Cumberland Trace ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06699·
Briarwood Elementary SchoolBowling GreenElementaryPK-06685·
Rockfield ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06674·
Henry F. Moss Middle SchoolBowling GreenMiddle07-08580·
Dishman McGinnis Elementary SchoolBowling GreenElementaryKG-05506·
Potter Gray ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryKG-05499·
Warren East Middle SchoolBowling GreenMiddle07-08491·
Richardsville ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryPK-06446·
North Warren ElementarySmiths GroveElementaryPK-06436·
W R McNeill Elementary SchoolBowling GreenElementaryKG-05433·
Oakland ElementaryOaklandElementaryPK-06432·
T C Cherry Elementary SchoolBowling GreenElementaryPK-05431·
Parker-Bennett-Curry SchoolBowling GreenElementaryKG-05400·
GEO International High SchoolBowling GreenHigh09-12148·
Beacon AcademyBowling GreenHigh06-12137·
Rivendell High SchoolBowling GreenHigh09-1259·
Lighthouse AcademyBowling GreenHigh09-1241·
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention CtrBowling GreenHigh06-1235·
Rivendell ElementaryBowling GreenElementaryKG-0834·
Bowling Green Learning CenterBowling GreenHigh06-1230·
Warren County Day TreatmentBowling GreenHigh07-1221·
Jackson AcademyBowling GreenCombined03-1218·
Childrens Crisis Stabilization UnitBowling GreenCombinedKG-1212·
Bowling Green Technical CollegeBowling GreenHighUG-UG0·
KY Advanced Tech CenterBowling GreenHighUG-UG0·
Kentucky Advanced Technology CenterBowling GreenHighUG-UG0·
Ky TECH - Bowling Green Regional Tech CenterBowling GreenHighUG-UG0·
Warren Co. Area Technology CenterBowling GreenHigh08-120·

Cities in Warren County

Bowling Green42 schoolsAlvaton1 schoolOakland1 schoolSmiths Grove1 school

About Warren County

In Kentucky, Warren County is a middle-population county of about 140,918 residents. 45 public schools across the county enrolls about 23,324 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,794, about 32% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%. That income level is 16% meaningfully above the Kentucky median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Warren County spans 21 elementary schools (12,788 students), 5 middle schools (3,622), 17 high schools (6,884), and 2 combined or other schools.

Warren County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 18,559 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Warren County has grew 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 19,946 students to 23,324. Warren County now counts 40 public schools, up from 37 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 65% to 54% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Warren County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Warren County?
Warren County, Kentucky has 45 public K-12 schools serving approximately 23,324 students.
How many high schools are in Warren County?
Warren County, Kentucky has 17 public high schools, serving approximately 6,884 students.
How many middle schools are in Warren County?
Warren County, Kentucky has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,622 students.
How many elementary schools are in Warren County?
Warren County, Kentucky has 21 public elementary schools, serving approximately 12,788 students.
What is the largest school district in Warren County?
Warren County Public Schools is the largest school district in Warren County, serving approximately 18,559 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Warren County?
Warren County has roughly 140,918 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Warren County?
Median household income in Warren County is $65,794, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Warren County?
Approximately 32.3% of adults 25 and older in Warren County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Warren County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.4% of students in Warren County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 62.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Warren County schools?
Across Warren County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.7 to 1.

Warren County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data