For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,530 students in Cowley County, KS.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cowley County, KS are Dexter High School, Udall Middle School and Central Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowley County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Cowley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cowley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Udall Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Viking Blvd.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: n/an/a
303 S. Seymour
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Grades: 3-12
| 2 students
Cowley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
302 East 4th Street
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9003
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9003
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
16921 51st Road
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5149
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5149
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
900 E 12th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Grades: PK-4
| 178 students
400 East 9th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Grades: PK-4
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cowley County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cowley County, KS include Dexter High School, Udall Middle School and Central Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cowley County?
6 public middle schools are located in Cowley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowley County?
Cowley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cowley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cowley County include: Central Jr-sr High School vs. Dexter High School, Dexter High School vs. Central Jr-sr High School
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