How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bowling Green Independent | Whitley County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky | Williamsburg, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 4,424 | 4,336 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bowling Green Independent | Whitley County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,125 | $13,081 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.0% | 29.3% |
| State Revenue | 50.1% | 59.2% |
| Local Revenue | 28.8% | 11.5% |
Bowling Green Independent
Federal State Local
Whitley County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bowling Green Independent | Whitley County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 95.6% |
| African American | 27.0% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% | 1.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.3% | 72.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bowling Green Independent | Whitley County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 364.4:1 | 514.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.7% | 35.4% |
School Types
Bowling Green Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Whitley County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.