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Dodge City

Kansas · Public School District
11
Schools
7,233
Students
$13,731
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
80.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+28pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dodge City is a public school district in Kansas serving 7,233 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,731 is near the national average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beeson ElementaryKG–05365
Central ElemKG–05360
Linn ElementaryKG–05367
Miller ElemPK–05774
Northwest ElemKG–05392
Ross Elementary SchoolKG–05498
Soule Elementary SchoolKG–05403
Sunnyside ElemPK–05386
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Comanche Middle School06–08795
Dodge City Middle School06–08809
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dodge City High School09–122,084
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,731Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
77%
State
76.6%
Local (property tax)
10.9%
Federal
12.5%

State funding accounts for 77% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
7,233
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dodge City?
Dodge City has 11 public schools, serving a total of 7,233 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dodge City?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dodge City spend per student?
Dodge City spends $13,731 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Dodge City?
81% of students in Dodge City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Dodge City?
No, Dodge City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dodge City serve?
Dodge City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dodge City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dodge City is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.