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Top 10 Best Ford County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,765 students in Ford County, KS (there are , serving 207 private students). 97% 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, Spearville Jr/sr High School and Bucklin Elementary 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 19% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 33% 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ford County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spearville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
105 E. Davis
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2556
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
Spearville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 E. Ave. B
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Grades: 6-12
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3828
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Avenue G
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Sixth Ave
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2115
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 6th Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2103
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #77.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Sunnyside St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Soule Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Soule St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2116
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Central Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2104
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1111.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W Linn St
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2114
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1212.
Comanche Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 First Ave.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 371-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1313.
Dodge City Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Sixth Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 793 students
Rank: #1414.
Beeson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W Beeson Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2113
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1515.
Dodge City High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,141 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ford County, KS

Ford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11558 E Main Rd
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, Spearville Jr/sr High School and Bucklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ford County?
15 public schools are located in Ford County.
What percentage of students in Ford County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ford County are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County?
Ford County public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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