Dodge City High School vs Ross Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.8 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
Ross Elementary School
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Dodge City High School Dodge City, Kansas | Ross Elementary School Dodge City, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 296 | #589 of 686 |
| National rank | #16096 of 16,910 | #41899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,178 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 2,178 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 33% |
| city | Dodge City | Dodge City |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 14.7).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 13%).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 11%).
- •Ross Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 78.9%).
- •Dodge City High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.9).
- •Dodge City High School is the larger school with 2,178 students compared with 502.
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 Ross Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Elementary School ranks higher (24.7 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 Ross Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Dodge City in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodge City High School: 2,178. Ross Elementary School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodge City High School and Ross Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Dodge City High School is 285th of 296 and Ross Elementary School is 589th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).