Dodge City School District
School District · Dodge City, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Avg Rating
4.1
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Evaluating Dodge City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dodge City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Miller Elem
Dodge City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunnyside Elem
Dodge City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ross Elementary School
Dodge City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#277 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,558
$696 vs Kansas median
District size
7,181 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Dodge City ranks #277 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Dodge City's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Miller Elem (5.4/10), Sunnyside Elem (5.4/10), and Ross Elementary School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.4/10 despite 87% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dodge City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Dodge City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miller Elem | 5.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunnyside Elem | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Ross Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Comanche Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Dodge City Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Linn Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Northwest Elem | 3.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Dodge City High School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Beeson Elementary | 3.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Central Elem | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dodge City
Dodge City is a Dodge City, Kansas school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 7,181 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1. The district invests $14,558 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.1/10, Dodge City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Miller Elem, which has a composite score of 5.4/10.
In standardized testing, Dodge City students show an average math proficiency of 34.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dodge City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dodge City with test data.
Schools in Dodge City
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Dodge City
- Total Enrollment
- 7,181
- Teachers (FTE)
- 334
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dodge City?
Dodge City has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dodge City?
The average composite rating for Dodge City is 4.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dodge City?
Dodge City spends $14,558 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dodge City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dodge City is 21.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dodge City?
Miller Elem is the highest-rated school in Dodge City with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What are the test scores in Dodge City?
Across schools in Dodge City with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dodge City compare to other districts in Kansas?
Dodge City has an average school rating of 4.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.5%
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Compare Dodge City with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
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- Salina (13)
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- Andover (11)
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- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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