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Ford County Public Schools

Ford County, Kansas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

15

public schools

Total Enrollment

7,801

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Ford County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Ford County has 3 district entries. Dodge City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Dodge City has the most listed schools, with 11 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

15

in Ford County

Reported Enrollment

7,801

15 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle2
High3
Other0

3 School Districts in Ford County

Dodge City

11 schools
7,233 students

Spearville

2 schools
342 students

Bucklin

2 schools
226 students

15 Public Schools in Ford County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 15 of 15 matching schools

Dodge City High School

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,084 students

Dodge City Middle School

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle809 students

Comanche Middle School

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle795 students

Miller Elem

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary774 students

Ross Elementary School

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary498 students

Soule Elementary School

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary403 students

Northwest Elem

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary392 students

Sunnyside Elem

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary386 students

Linn Elementary

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary367 students

Beeson Elementary

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary365 students

Central Elem

Dodge City

Dodge City, 67801 / Town: Remote

Listed onlyKG–5Primary360 students

Spearville Elem

Spearville

Spearville, 67876 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–5Primary174 students

Spearville Jr/Sr High

Spearville

Spearville, 67876 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–12High168 students

Bucklin Elem

Bucklin

Bucklin, 67834 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–8Primary155 students

Bucklin High

Bucklin

Bucklin, 67834 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High71 students

Ford County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Ford County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Ford County public school directory?

The directory lists 15 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Ford County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Ford County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Ford County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Ford County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Ford County Education OverviewCounty school score: 52/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.