For the 2026 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 32%), 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2026)
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 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
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 40% (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, Horton High School vs. Kickapoo Nation School
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