Dodge City School District
School District · Dodge City, Kansas
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,558
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#273 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,558
$696 vs Kansas median
District size
7,181 students
Much larger than Kansas median
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 4.6/10, Dodge City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunnyside Elem, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Dodge City students show an average math proficiency of 21.3% and ELA proficiency of 21.5%.
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 4.6/10. 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?
Sunnyside Elem is the highest-rated school in Dodge City with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Dodge City?
Across schools in Dodge City with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.5%. 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 4.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Dodge City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- 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)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- 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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