For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 561 students in Meade County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Meade County, KS are Meade High School, Meade Elementary School and Fowler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meade County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Meade County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Meade County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meade High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 School Addition
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2981
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Meade Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 E Grant
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2671
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2671
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 8th Ave
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5234
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5234
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fowler High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W 8th Ave
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5221
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5221
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Grades: 3-5
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meade County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Meade County, KS include Meade High School, Meade Elementary School and Fowler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meade County?
5 public schools are located in Meade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Meade County?
Meade County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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