Top 5 Best Cowley County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,869 students in Cowley County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Cowley County, KS are Dexter High School, Udall High School and Winfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowley County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cowley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Cowley County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winfield High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cowley County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Udall High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Winfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Viking Blvd
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Grades: 7-12
| 144 students
Rank: #55.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 816 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cowley County, KS

Cowley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
302 East 4th Street
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9003
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
16921 51st Road
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5149
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
900 E 12th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Grades: PK-4
| 178 students
400 East 9th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Grades: PK-4
| 175 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cowley County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Cowley County, KS include Dexter High School, Udall High School and Winfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cowley County, KS?
5 public high schools are located in Cowley County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowley County, KS?
Cowley County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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