Dodge City Middle School vs Valley Center Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 233 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodge City Middle School
Dodge City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Valley Center Middle School
Valley Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
| Measure | Dodge City Middle School Dodge City, Kansas | Valley Center Middle School Valley Center, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 205 | #85 of 205 |
| National rank | #14744 of 15,369 | #9899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 808 | 802 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 802 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Dodge City | Valley Center |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Center Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 13.6).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 14%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Valley Center Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.8).
- •Dodge City Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 802.
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 Middle School better than Valley Center Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Center Middle School ranks higher (39.7 vs 13.6 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 Middle School and Valley Center Middle School?
About 233 km in a straight line, between Dodge City and Valley Center in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodge City Middle School: 808. Valley Center Middle School: 802. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodge City Middle School and Valley Center Middle School rank in Kansas?
Dodge City Middle School is 199th of 205 and Valley Center Middle School is 85th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).