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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 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 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%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
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%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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
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?

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