For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,941 students in Cowley County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Cowley County, KS are Dexter High School, Winfield High School and Udall 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 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Cowley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 87%.
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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cowley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Winfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Viking Blvd
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Udall High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas City High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
303 S. Seymour
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Gr: 3-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Cowley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
302 East 4th Street
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9003
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
16921 51st Road
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5149
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5149
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
900 E 12th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Gr: PK-4 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
400 East 9th
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5170
Gr: 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, Winfield High School and Udall High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cowley County?
6 public high schools are located in Cowley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowley County?
Cowley County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cowley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cowley County include: Winfield High School vs. Arkansas City High School, Arkansas City High School vs. Winfield High School, Central Jr-sr High School vs. Dexter High School
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