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Best Cowley County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 21% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and 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 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cowley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dexter High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Top 30%

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311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415

Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Winfield High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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300 Viking Blvd
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5160

Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #33.

Udall High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
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301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623

Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #44.

Central Jr-sr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215

Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #55.

Arkansas City High School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1200 W Radio Lane
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2010

Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: n/an/a

Udall Virtual School

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308 W. 3rd St
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355

Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%

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 38% (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