Dodge City High School vs Northwest Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodge City High School
Dodge City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,178 students
Northwest Elem
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Dodge City High School Dodge City, Kansas | Northwest Elem Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 296 | #561 of 686 |
| National rank | #16096 of 16,910 | #39537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,178 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 40% |
| city | Dodge City | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 14.7).
- •Northwest Elem does better on math proficiency (40% vs 13%).
- •Northwest Elem does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 11%).
- •Northwest Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 78.9%).
- •Dodge City High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 21.1).
- •Dodge City High School is the larger school with 2,178 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 Dodge City High School better than Northwest Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elem ranks higher (28.5 vs 14.7 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 Dodge City High School and Northwest Elem?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodge City High School: 2,178. Northwest Elem: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodge City High School and Northwest Elem rank in Kansas?
Dodge City High School is 285th of 296 and Northwest Elem is 561st of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).