Warren County

Bowling Green, Kentucky — 30 schools

17,799
Total Enrollment
30
Schools
$13,452
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Warren County operates 30 public schools serving 17,799 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 18 other, 7 high, 4 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 18,559 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Warren County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,452 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.6% local, 44.6% state, and 22.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $60,359 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #153 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 4 of 30 schools offering Advanced Placement (36 AP courses district-wide), a 532.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.7% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% African American across the district's schools.

Warren County school enrollment varies 86× across entities

Warren County school enrollment ranges from 18 students (lowest) to 1,548 students (highest), a spread of 1,530 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Warren County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 62.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Warren County student-counselor ratio is 533:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Warren County chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Warren County is typically wider than the Warren County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.8%
Federal
44.6%
State
32.6%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
153 / 171
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Warren County county, where this district is located.

$889
Studio/mo
$985
1 BR/mo
$1,153
2 BR/mo
$1,384
3 BR/mo
$1,806
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,359
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 30 schools in Warren County.

White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 12.7%
Asian 8.7%
Multiracial 5.4%
Other 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

4 / 30
Schools with AP
36 AP courses total
532.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Warren County

School Enrollment
South Warren High School
1,548
Greenwood High School
1,451
Warren Central High School
1,070
Rich Pond Elementary
990
Warren East High School
967
Lost River Elementary
856
Jennings Creek Elementary
852
South Warren Middle School
805
Alvaton Elementary
785
Jody Richards Elementary
754
Plano Elementary
750
Warren Elementary
714
William H. Natcher Elementary
713
Drakes Creek Middle School
704
Bristow Elementary
699
Cumberland Trace Elementary
699
Briarwood Elementary School
685
Rockfield Elementary
674
Henry F. Moss Middle School
580
Warren East Middle School
491
Richardsville Elementary
446
North Warren Elementary
436
Oakland Elementary
432
Geo International High School
148
Beacon Academy
137
Rivendell High School
59
Lighthouse Academy
41
Rivendell Elementary
34
Warren County Day Treatment
21
Jackson Academy
18

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Warren County?

Warren County has 30 schools, including 7 high, 18 other, 4 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 17,799 students.

How much does Warren County spend per student?

Warren County spends $13,452 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #153 in Kentucky.

What is the average teacher salary in Warren County?

The average teacher salary in Warren County is $60,359 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Warren County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Warren County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Warren County?

Warren County students are 57.7% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% African American, 8.7% Asian, averaged across 30 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Warren County?

Warren County has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #153 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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