Best Schools in Ford County, KS
Ford County, KS has 24 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 15 elementary) serving 9,208 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Ford County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ford County, KS
The top high schools in Ford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spearville Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearville • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
2. Cimarron High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron-ensign • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Minneola High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minneola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
4. Kinsley Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinsley-offerle • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 157 Students
5. Dodge City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2084 Students
6. Bucklin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bucklin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
7. Fowler High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ford County, KS
The top middle schools in Ford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Comanche Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
2. Dodge City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 809 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ford County, KS
The top elementary schools in Ford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minneola Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minneola • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 183 Students
2. Spearville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spearville • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
3. Kinsley-offerle Elementary Pre-k-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinsley-offerle • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 139 Students
4. Fowler Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fowler • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 40 Students
5. Bucklin Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bucklin • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
6. Cimarron Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cimarron-ensign • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 322 Students
7. Miller Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 774 Students
8. Northwest Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
9. Ross Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students
10. Beeson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dodge City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 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.
Questions About Schools in Ford County, KS
How many schools are in Ford County, KS?
Ford County, KS has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 9,208 students in total.
How do schools in Ford County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Ford County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Ford County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ford County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ford County
3 places in Ford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Dodge City (11)
- Bucklin (2)
- Spearville (2)
School districts (1)
- Dodge City (11 schools)