Top Rankings
Dodge City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,268 students in Dodge City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Dodge City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
7,268 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
397 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dodge City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.1%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
82%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
13%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,414 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,092 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$124 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,414
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,092
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dodge City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3001 6th Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Sixth Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Linn St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2114
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2114
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Soule Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Soule St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Comanche Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Dodge City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Dodge City High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Beeson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Beeson Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dodge City School District?
Dodge City School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,268 students.
What is the rank of Dodge City School District?
Dodge City School District is ranked #279 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dodge City School District?
82% of Dodge City School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dodge City School District?
Dodge City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Dodge City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,092 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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