Public schools in Dodge City, KS
11 open public schools with an address in Dodge City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,268
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Kansas median 12.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dodge City public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,268 students, an average of 661 per school. The largest campus is Dodge City High School (2,178 students), and the largest elementary school is Miller Elem (780).
Every listed school belongs to Dodge City. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 83% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Dodge City
Elementary schools in Dodge City
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeson Elementary Dodge City | KG–05 | 355 | 22.6:1 | |
| Central Elem Dodge City | KG–05 | 381 | 18.5:1 | |
| Linn Elementary Dodge City | KG–05 | 361 | 28.5:1 | |
| Miller Elem Dodge City | PK–05 | 780 | 26.2:1 | |
| Northwest Elem Dodge City | KG–05 | 380 | 20.3:1 | |
| Ross Elementary School Dodge City | KG–05 | 502 | 17.7:1 | |
| Soule Elementary School Dodge City | KG–05 | 375 | 16.9:1 | |
| Sunnyside Elem Dodge City | PK–05 | 365 | 21.9:1 |
Middle schools in Dodge City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche Middle School Dodge City | 06–08 | 783 | 14:1 | |
| Dodge City Middle School Dodge City | 06–08 | 808 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Dodge City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School Dodge City | 09–12 | 2,178 | 17.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.3%
- Hispanic82.2%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Dodge City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,268 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dodge City
How many public schools are in Dodge City, KS?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Dodge City: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 7,268 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dodge City?
All listed public schools with an address in Dodge City belong to Dodge City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Dodge City?
Dodge City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dodge City, with 2,178 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dodge City?
No school with an address in Dodge City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kansas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dodge City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dodge City public schools is 18.5:1, higher than the Kansas school median of 12.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dodge City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kansas cities