For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,324 students in 42101, KY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42101, KY are Warren County Day Treatment, Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Warren East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 42101 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 42101, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 42101, KY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Warren County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
877 Jackson Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 904-4131
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Kentucky St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-7155
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Warren East Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7031 Louisville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0181
Gr: 7-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
877 Jackson Academy St.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 782-5410
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Henry F. Moss Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 Russellville Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 843-0166
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Beacon Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1022 West Main Street
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 781-5150
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Bowling Green Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Old Morgantown Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2321
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Childrens Crisis Stabilization Unit
Alternative School
501 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Bowling Green, KY 42101
(270) 746-2200
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 42101, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 42101, KY include Warren County Day Treatment, Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Warren East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 42101?
8 public middle schools are located in 42101.
What is the racial composition of students in 42101?
42101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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