Is South Warren High School a good school?

Yes. South Warren High School ranks in the top 5.2% of Kentucky high schools.

How many students attend South Warren High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,494 students attended South Warren High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Warren High School?

Students at South Warren High School are 76% White, 10% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into South Warren High School?

South Warren High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jody Richards Elementary Elementary : Plano Elementary Elementary : Rich Pond Elementary Middle : South Warren Middle School

South Warren High School

Summary:

South Warren High School is a public high school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving 1,494 students in grades 9-12. This top-performing school consistently ranks among the best in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the Warren County and Kentucky state averages in standardized test scores.

South Warren High School's academic excellence is evident in its exceptional performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 58% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT English, compared to 48% in Warren County and 44% statewide. Similarly, 53% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in KSA Mathematics, surpassing the district and state averages of 38% and 36%, respectively. The school also maintains a remarkably high four-year graduation rate of 98.1%, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

While South Warren High School stands out as a top performer, the nearby Greenwood High School also demonstrates strong academic achievement, ranking 31st out of 290 Kentucky high schools in 2023-2024. However, some other nearby schools, such as Rivendell High School, Warren County Day Treatment, Lighthouse Academy, and GEO International High School, have significantly lower academic performance and graduation rates compared to South Warren High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8140 Nashville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104

(270) 467-7500

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
15^th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,917

Feeder schools for South Warren High School:

Elementary:	Jody Richards Elementary
	Plano Elementary
	Rich Pond Elementary
Middle:	South Warren Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Number of students: 1,494

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Asian:

9.8%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Warren High School ranks better than 94.8% of high schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Warren County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.61. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Warren High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Warren High School is $12,917, which is the 4^th highest among 6 high schools in the Warren County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks South Warren High School 15^th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See South Warren High School in the ranking list.)

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Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County 75^th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2012	86.85	17^th	229	92.6%
2013	86.61	18^th	291	93.8%
2014	86.23	17^th	290	94.1%
2015	85.13	22^nd	295	92.5%
2016	84.67	22^nd	288	92.4%
2017	87.29	15^th	287	94.8%
2018	87.79	21^st	271	92.3%
2019	90.18	15^th	285	94.7%
2021	85.57	21^st	267	92.1%
2022	78.87	28^th	271	89.7%
2023	81.45	27^th	276	90.2%
2024	87.61	15^th	290	94.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	72.31	10^th	42	76.2%
2021	23.86	39^th	49	20.4%
2022	58.83	22^nd	77	71.4%
2023	88.31	4^th	76	94.7%
2024	62.73	24^th	87	72.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2022	45.95	15^th	37	59.5%
2023	56.98	9^th	41	78.0%
2024	78.88	4^th	48	91.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	87.78	13^th	226	94.2%
2023	42.30	80^th	162	50.6%
2024	28.23	127^th	168	24.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	74.89	35^th	232	84.9%
2019	80.76	28^th	254	89.0%
2021	73.76	29^th	234	87.6%
2022	59.62	87^th	266	67.3%
2023	80.64	21^st	272	92.3%
2024	77.19	33^rd	274	88.0%

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Rank History for Female students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	90.21	11^th	234	95.3%
2019	89.20	11^th	249	95.6%
2021	85.45	14^th	236	94.1%
2022	80.27	20^th	252	92.1%
2023	82.54	21^st	253	91.7%
2024	85.63	15^th	261	94.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	61.91	36^th	166	78.3%
2019	42.33	89^th	166	46.4%
2021	23.34	128^th	154	16.9%
2022	44.89	70^th	153	54.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	71.16	27^th	115	76.5%
2019	81.38	4^th	102	96.1%
2022	46.60	21^st	38	44.7%
2023	82.71	4^th	23	82.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	84.12	25^th	237	89.5%
2019	84.27	18^th	251	92.8%
2021	80.07	27^th	238	88.7%
2022	73.89	36^th	257	86.0%
2023	73.59	34^th	259	86.9%
2024	86.11	17^th	262	93.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	57.79	12^th	23	47.8%
2021	51.49	10^th	23	56.5%
2022	38.19	17^th	28	39.3%
2023	36.71	16^th	26	38.5%
2024	43.41	13^th	27	51.9%

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Rank History for African American students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	74.76	13^th	94	86.2%
2019	85.95	9^th	89	89.9%
2021	91.33	8^th	78	89.7%
2022	92.08	4^th	89	95.5%
2023	92.23	4^th	83	95.2%
2024	81.90	7^th	93	92.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	65.75	22^nd	80	72.5%
2019	94.16	2^nd	88	97.7%
2021	78.74	13^th	92	85.9%
2022	70.01	22^nd	114	80.7%
2023	70.93	14^th	116	87.9%
2024	84.32	10^th	124	91.9%

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Rank History for White students at South Warren High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	86.89	21^st	198	89.4%
2019	84.63	22^nd	219	90.0%
2021	77.99	25^th	203	87.7%
2022	76.10	32^nd	260	87.7%
2023	77.06	36^th	264	86.4%
2024	86.41	22^nd	273	91.9%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	683	24	14	17	8	2	8	756
2012	802	35	9	23	1	2	20	892
2013	894	44	10	30	1	3	26	1008
2014	957	53	20	38	4	2	27	1101
2015	962	38	30	41	2	0	29	1102
2016	1008	49	32	47	1	0	35	1172
2017	1043	49	48	59	1	0	36	1236
2018	1008	46	49	67	0	0	39	1209
2019	1058	48	60	71	0	0	37	1274
2020	1122	60	93	74	0	2	41	1392
2021	1152	71	108	79	2	2	48	1462
2022	1170	74	120	57	1	0	54	1476
2023	1136	73	147	78	3	0	57	1494

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Warren High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	756	47.0	16.0	27.8
2012	892	52.5	16.9	26.3
2013	1008	54.5	18.4	28.4
2014	1101	59.6	18.4	26.3
2015	1102	61.0	18.0	25.5
2016	1172	64.0	18.3	26.9
2017	1236	62.0	19.9	29.3
2018	1209	62.9	19.2	28
2019	1274	63.0	20.2	31
2020	1392	70.0	19.8	28
2021	1462	73.3	19.9	35.8
2022	1476	73.0	20.2	32.8
2023	1494	75.0	19.9	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Warren High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	756	47.0	16.0	27.8
2012	892	52.5	16.9	26.3
2013	1008	54.5	18.4	28.4
2014	1101	59.6	18.4	26.3
2015	1102	61.0	18.0	25.5
2016	1172	64.0	18.3	26.9
2017	1236	62.0	19.9	29.3
2018	1209	62.9	19.2	28
2019	1274	63.0	20.2	31
2020	1392	70.0	19.8	28
2021	1462	73.3	19.9	35.8
2022	1476	73.0	20.2	32.8
2023	1494	75.0	19.9	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Warren High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$143 (1.2%)	$72 (0.6%)	$215 (1.8%)	$7,155 (58.3%)	$1,858 (15.1%)	$9,013 (73.4%)	$12,273
2019	$144 (1.2%)	$96 (0.8%)	$239 (2.1%)	$6,977 (60.0%)	$1,874 (16.1%)	$8,851 (76.1%)	$11,627
2020	$181 (1.6%)	$72 (0.6%)	$252 (2.2%)	$6,872 (60.6%)	$1,927 (17.0%)	$8,799 (77.6%)	$11,345
2021	$334 (2.8%)	$227 (1.9%)	$560 (4.7%)	$6,693 (55.7%)	$1,530 (12.7%)	$8,222 (68.4%)	$12,025
2022	$575 (4.5%)	$852 (6.6%)	$1,426 (11.0%)	$7,235 (56.0%)	$2,018 (15.6%)	$9,254 (71.6%)	$12,917

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Warren High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 27^th of 276 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English (South Warren High School)	68.9	60	8.9%
11th Grade English (Warren County)	56.6	50	6.6%
11th Grade English (Kentucky)	49.1	47	2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Warren High School)	51.5	42	9.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Warren County)	43.2	38	5.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)	36.4	33	3.4%
11th Grade Reading (South Warren High School)	66.6	57	9.6%
11th Grade Reading (Warren County)	53.5	49	4.5%
11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)	46	44	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1274	1494	17.3%
African American	48	73	52.1%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	60	147	145%
Hispanic	71	78	9.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1058	1136	7.4%
Two or More Races	37	57	54.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31%	37.1%	6.1%

Schools Near South Warren High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)	KSA Reading (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		ACT English (2024)	ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Reading 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
South Warren High School	Public	9-12	8140 Nashville Rd	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 467-7500	1,494	75	19.9	37.1%	1,136 (76.0%)	73 (4.9%)	78 (5.2%)	147 (9.8%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (3.8%)	87.6	15^th of 290 public high schools	94.8%		81.4	27^th of 276 public high schools	90.2%	12	53.0	60.0		62.0	50.0		61.0	58.0	43.0	56.0	$12,917	$575	$852	$1,426	$7,235	$2,018	$9,254
Greenwood High School	Public	9-12	5065 Scottsville Road	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 842-3627	1,370	79	17.3	46.8%	889 (64.9%)	90 (6.6%)	145 (10.6%)	184 (13.4%)	3 (0.2%)	14 (1.0%)	45 (3.3%)	78.9	31^st of 290 public high schools	89.3%		77.8	30^th of 276 public high schools	89.1%	1	50.0	61.0		46.0	51.0		52.0	54.0	38.0	52.0	$14,071	$666	$984	$1,650	$7,918	$1,915	$9,833
Bowling Green High School	Public	9-12	1801 Rockingham Lane	Bowling Green	42104	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 746-2300	1,294	87	14.8	57.6%	618 (47.8%)	267 (20.6%)	248 (19.2%)	63 (4.9%)	4 (0.3%)	13 (1.0%)	81 (6.3%)	58.4	104^th of 290 public high schools	64.1%		60.1	88^th of 276 public high schools	68.1%	16	38.0	49.0		36.0	39.0		45.0	44.0	37.0	45.0	$17,448	$805	$600	$1,405	$9,378	$2,001	$11,380
Warren Central High School	Public	9-12	559 Morgantown Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 842-7302	1,021	67	15.2	76.8%	399 (39.1%)	243 (23.8%)	194 (19.0%)	108 (10.6%)	2 (0.2%)	24 (2.4%)	51 (5.0%)	24.5	214^th of 290 public high schools	26.2%		23.1	213^th of 276 public high schools	22.8%	1	22.0	30.0		34.0	31.0		38.0	29.0	15.0	25.0	$15,496	$1,343	$945	$2,287	$8,490	$2,008	$10,497
GEO International High School	Public	9-12	1808 Loop Drive	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 842-7302	148	10	14.8	75.7%	17 (11.5%)	53 (35.8%)	58 (39.2%)	19 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2.7	286^th of 290 public high schools	1.4%		3	270^th of 276 public high schools	2.2%	16								0.0	0.0	0.0
Bowling Green Learning Center	Public, Virtual	6-12	503 Old Morgantown Rd	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 746-2321	44	7	6.2	84.1%	11 (25.0%)	8 (18.2%)	17 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (18.2%)								(n/a)
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	1020 Kentucky St	Bowling Green	42102	Warren County	Bowling Green Independent	No	No	No	No	(270) 746-7155	8	3	2.6		5 (62.5%)	2 (25.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Warren County Day Treatment	Public	7-12	877 Jackson Street	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 904-4131	16	2	8.0	87.5%	8 (50.0%)	2 (12.5%)	2 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (25.0%)								(n/a)
Lighthouse Academy	Public, Virtual	9-12	877 Jackson St	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	Yes	No	(270) 782-5410	55	11	5.0	83.6%	42 (76.4%)	3 (5.5%)	7 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)								(n/a)
Beacon Academy	Public	6-12	1022 West Main Street	Bowling Green	42101	Warren County	Warren County	No	No	No	No	(270) 781-5150	191	4	47.7	68.6%	151 (79.1%)	12 (6.3%)	15 (7.9%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.2%)	20.6	226^th of 290 public high schools	22.1%		18.7	227^th of 276 public high schools	17.8%	1	30.0	41.0	43.0			71.0		15.0	2.0	22.0

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