Central Elem vs Dodge City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
Dodge City Middle School
Dodge City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | Central Elem Dodge City, Kansas | Dodge City Middle School Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #682 of 686 | #199 of 205 |
| National rank | #49478 of 50,301 | #14744 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| city | Dodge City | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodge City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.6 vs 9.9).
- •Central Elem does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Central Elem does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Dodge City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 95%).
- •Dodge City Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.1).
- •Dodge City Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 381.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elem better than Dodge City Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodge City Middle School ranks higher (13.6 vs 9.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elem and Dodge City Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem: 381. Dodge City Middle School: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem and Dodge City Middle School rank in Kansas?
Central Elem is 682nd of 686 and Dodge City Middle School is 199th of 205 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).