Total enrollment
23,324
+3,168 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
Warren County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Warren County is a Kentucky county whose public-school system spans 45 schools 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.
4-year change in Warren County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
40
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Warren County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Kentucky | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 43.7% | #45 of 109 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 23,324 | #3 of 110 | #435 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 40 | #4 of 110 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #86 of 110 | #2,185 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.4% | #51 of 110 | #1,049 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.8% | #4 of 110 | #290 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Warren County school rankings
Residents
140,918
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
45
3 districts
Enrollment
23,324
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Alvaton Elementary· 68.8%
- Rich Pond Elementary· 68.5%
- William H. Natcher Elementary· 66.8%
- Drakes Creek Middle School· 65.5%
- South Warren High School· 65.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Warren Elementary· 18.0%
- Parker-Bennett-Curry School· 23.3%
- Dishman McGinnis Elementary School· 26.0%
- Henry F. Moss Middle School· 30.0%
- Jennings Creek Elementary· 30.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 1,548 | · |
| Greenwood High School | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 1,451 | · |
| Bowling Green High School | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 1,377 | · |
| Warren Central High School | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 1,070 | · |
| Bowling Green Junior High | Bowling Green | Middle | 06-08 | 1,042 | · |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 990 | · |
| Warren East High School | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 967 | · |
| Lost River Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 856 | · |
| Jennings Creek Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 852 | · |
| South Warren Middle School | Bowling Green | Middle | 07-08 | 805 | · |
| Alvaton Elementary | Alvaton | Elementary | PK-06 | 785 | · |
| Jody Richards Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 754 | · |
| Plano Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 750 | · |
| Warren Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 714 | · |
| William H. Natcher Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 713 | · |
| Drakes Creek Middle School | Bowling Green | Middle | 07-08 | 704 | · |
| Bristow Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 699 | · |
| Cumberland Trace Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 699 | · |
| Briarwood Elementary School | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 685 | · |
| Rockfield Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 674 | · |
| Henry F. Moss Middle School | Bowling Green | Middle | 07-08 | 580 | · |
| Dishman McGinnis Elementary School | Bowling Green | Elementary | KG-05 | 506 | · |
| Potter Gray Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | KG-05 | 499 | · |
| Warren East Middle School | Bowling Green | Middle | 07-08 | 491 | · |
| Richardsville Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-06 | 446 | · |
| North Warren Elementary | Smiths Grove | Elementary | PK-06 | 436 | · |
| W R McNeill Elementary School | Bowling Green | Elementary | KG-05 | 433 | · |
| Oakland Elementary | Oakland | Elementary | PK-06 | 432 | · |
| T C Cherry Elementary School | Bowling Green | Elementary | PK-05 | 431 | · |
| Parker-Bennett-Curry School | Bowling Green | Elementary | KG-05 | 400 | · |
| GEO International High School | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 148 | · |
| Beacon Academy | Bowling Green | High | 06-12 | 137 | · |
| Rivendell High School | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 59 | · |
| Lighthouse Academy | Bowling Green | High | 09-12 | 41 | · |
| Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr | Bowling Green | High | 06-12 | 35 | · |
| Rivendell Elementary | Bowling Green | Elementary | KG-08 | 34 | · |
| Bowling Green Learning Center | Bowling Green | High | 06-12 | 30 | · |
| Warren County Day Treatment | Bowling Green | High | 07-12 | 21 | · |
| Jackson Academy | Bowling Green | Combined | 03-12 | 18 | · |
| Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit | Bowling Green | Combined | KG-12 | 12 | · |
| Bowling Green Technical College | Bowling Green | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
| KY Advanced Tech Center | Bowling Green | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
| Kentucky Advanced Technology Center | Bowling Green | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
| Ky TECH - Bowling Green Regional Tech Center | Bowling Green | High | UG-UG | 0 | · |
| Warren Co. Area Technology Center | Bowling Green | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Warren County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Warren County has grew 16% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 20,156 students to 23,324.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data