For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,878 students in Ford County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ford County, KS are Spearville Jr/sr High School, Bucklin Elementary School and Comanche Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ford County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spearville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E. Ave. B
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Comanche Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Dodge City Middle School
(Math: 15% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 793 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 middle schools in Ford County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ford County, KS include Spearville Jr/sr High School, Bucklin Elementary School and Comanche Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ford County?
4 public middle schools are located in Ford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County?
Ford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ford County include: Dodge City Middle School vs. Comanche Middle School, Comanche Middle School vs. Dodge City Middle School
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