Enrollment
805
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowling Green, KY
South Warren Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Warren Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210573002298
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Warren Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Warren Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Warren Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573002298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Warren Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Warren Middle School
South Warren Middle School is a large middle school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, enrolling 805 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 26% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 40.4% free-meal eligibility runs 32% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 805 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 224 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 805 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bowling Green's middle schools, it stands alongside Bowling Green Junior High (1,042 students): South Warren Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 18.9:1).
Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students) and Greenwood High School (1,451 students) alongside South Warren Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Warren Middle School compares
South Warren Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 805 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Asian 12.8%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, South Warren Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren County, which includes South Warren Middle School.
$11,423
Per student
-14%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 44.6%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Warren Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Warren Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bowling Green
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bowling Green Junior High
Standard public school
1,042 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Drakes Creek Middle School
Standard public school
704 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Moss Middle School
Standard public school
580 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Warren East Middle School
Standard public school
491 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~805 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Warren Middle School
How many students attend South Warren Middle School?
South Warren Middle School has 805 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Warren Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Warren Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Warren Middle School?
40.4% of students at South Warren Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Warren Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Warren Middle School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Warren Middle School?
South Warren Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Warren Middle School rank among middle schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, South Warren Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Bowling Green, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
Is South Warren Middle School a good school?
South Warren Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides South Warren Middle School, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.
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