For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,770 students in Ford County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 175 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ford County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Ford County, KS are Spearville Elementary School, Bucklin High School and Spearville Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ford County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spearville Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
105 E. Davis
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2556
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2556
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Spearville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 E. Ave. B
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Sixth Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Soule Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Soule St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 6th Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Grades: K-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1212.
Dodge City High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,045 students
Rank: #1313.
Comanche Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #1414.
Beeson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Beeson Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1515.
Dodge City Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 814 students
Ford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11558 E Main Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ford County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Ford County, KS include Spearville Elementary School, Bucklin High School and Spearville Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Ford County, KS?
15 public schools are located in Ford County, KS.
What percentage of students in Ford County, KS go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ford County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County, KS?
Ford County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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