For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,380 students in Ford County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Ford County, KS are Spearville Jr/sr High School, Bucklin High School and Dodge City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ford County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Ford County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dodge City High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Ford County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spearville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 E. Ave. B
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Spearville, KS 67876
(620) 385-2631
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Bucklin High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 S Main
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Bucklin, KS 67834
(620) 826-3241
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Dodge City High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ross Blvd.
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Ford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11558 E Main Rd
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Dodge City, KS 67801
(620) 471-2101
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ford County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Ford County, KS include Spearville Jr/sr High School, Bucklin High School and Dodge City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ford County?
3 public high schools are located in Ford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County?
Ford County public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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