For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,485 students in Brown County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, KS are Horton Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School and Hiawatha Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Hiawatha Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Everest Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 South 7th
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Gr: 5-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Horton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, KS include Horton Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School and Hiawatha Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
7 public schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brown County include: Hiawatha Sr High School vs. Horton High School, Horton High School vs. Hiawatha Sr High School, Kickapoo Nation School vs. Horton High School
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