Best Schools in Ford County, KS
Ford County, KS has a total of 25 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 9,324 students attend Ford County, KS schools. On average, schools in Ford County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ford County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Ford County, KS
Ford County, KS has 7 high schools with 2,876 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Ford County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ford County meet expectations.
1. Spearville Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearville • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
2. Bucklin High
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Bucklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
3. Minneola High
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Minneola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
4. Kinsley Jr/sr High School
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Kinsley-offerle • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 157 Students
5. Hodgeman County High
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Hodgeman County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
6. Cimarron High
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Cimarron-ensign • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
7. Fowler High
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Fowler • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 30 Students
8. Dodge City High School
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Dodge City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2084 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ford County, KS
Ford County, KS has 5 middle schools with 2,058 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Ford County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ford County don't meet expectations.
1. Comanche Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Dodge City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
2. Dodge City Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Dodge City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ford County, KS
Ford County, KS has 13 elementary schools with 4,390 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Ford County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ford County meet expectations.
1. Spearville Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Spearville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
2. Minneola Elem
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Minneola • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 183 Students
3. Kinsley-offerle Elementary Pre-k-5
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Kinsley-offerle • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 139 Students
4. Cimarron Elem
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Cimarron-ensign • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
5. Bucklin Elem
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Bucklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
6. Northwest Elem
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Dodge City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
7. Miller Elem
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Dodge City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
8. Fowler Elem
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Fowler • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 40 Students
9. Soule Elementary School
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Dodge City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
10. Ross Elementary School
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Dodge City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ford County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ford County, KS has a total population of 34,287 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ford County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ford County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ford County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ford County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ford County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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