At a glance
Reported students
1,042
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
432
Bowling Green Junior High: 1,042 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 923
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Bowling Green Junior High
Bowling Green Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bowling Green. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Bowling Green Independent. NCES reports 1,042 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.9%). English learners represent 12.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bowling Green Junior High
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.48
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44%
- Hispanic20.9%
- Black20.4%
- Asian5.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bowling Green Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bowling Green High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,377 reported students
Dishman McGinnis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Potter Gray Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
499 reported students
W R McNeill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
T C Cherry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Parker-Bennett-Curry School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
Public schools near Bowling Green Junior High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green High School High · Bowling Green Independent | 09–12 | 1,377 | 0.9 mi |
| T C Cherry Elementary School Elementary · Bowling Green Independent | PK–05 | 431 | 1.2 mi |
| Henry F. Moss Middle School Middle · Warren County | 07–08 | 580 | 1.6 mi |
| Drakes Creek Middle School Middle · Warren County | 07–08 | 704 | 3.4 mi |
| South Warren Middle School Middle · Warren County | 07–08 | 805 | 5.6 mi |
| Warren East Middle School Middle · Warren County | 07–08 | 491 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green Junior High
What grades does Bowling Green Junior High serve?
Bowling Green Junior High reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Bowling Green Independent.
How many students attend Bowling Green Junior High?
Bowling Green Junior High reported 1,042 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 923 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowling Green Junior High?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 1,042 students and 57.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowling Green Junior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowling Green Junior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bowling Green Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bowling Green Junior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bowling Green Junior High in?
Bowling Green Junior High is part of Bowling Green Independent, based in Bowling Green, KY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowling Green Junior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bowling Green High School (0.9 mi), T C Cherry Elementary School (1.2 mi), Henry F. Moss Middle School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.