Comanche Middle School vs Northwest Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Comanche Middle School
Dodge City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
783 students
Northwest Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Comanche Middle School Dodge City, Kansas | Northwest Elem Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 205 | #561 of 686 |
| National rank | #14092 of 15,369 | #39537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 783 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 40% |
| city | Dodge City | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 18.1).
- •Northwest Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 18%).
- •Northwest Elem does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Northwest Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 84.8%).
- •Comanche Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 21.1).
- •Comanche Middle School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 380.
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 Comanche Middle School better than Northwest Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elem ranks higher (28.5 vs 18.1 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 Comanche Middle School and Northwest Elem?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Comanche Middle School: 783. Northwest Elem: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Comanche Middle School and Northwest Elem rank in Kansas?
Comanche Middle School is 185th of 205 and Northwest Elem is 561st of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).