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Bowling Green Independent

Kentucky · Public School District
10
Schools
4,376
Students
$17,986
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
65.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
99.3%
Graduation Rate
+12.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bowling Green Independent is a public school district in Kentucky serving 4,376 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 99.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,986 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dishman McGinnis Elementary SchoolKG–05430
Parker-Bennett-Curry SchoolKG–05346
Potter Gray ElementaryKG–05424
T C Cherry Elementary SchoolPK–05428
W R McNeill Elementary SchoolKG–05439
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bowling Green Junior High06–08963
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bowling Green High School09–121,294
Bowling Green Learning Center06–1244
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Ctr06–128
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Childrens Crisis Stabilization UnitKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,986+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
29%
State
50.1%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
21.1%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,376
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate99.3%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
99.3% graduation rate — 12.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,986 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bowling Green Independent?
Bowling Green Independent has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,376 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bowling Green Independent?
The graduation rate is 99.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bowling Green Independent spend per student?
Bowling Green Independent spends $17,986 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bowling Green Independent?
66% of students in Bowling Green Independent qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bowling Green Independent?
No, Bowling Green Independent does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bowling Green Independent serve?
Bowling Green Independent serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bowling Green Independent?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bowling Green Independent is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.