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Best Meade County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Elementary School, Meade High School and Fowler High 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 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), 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 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Meade County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meade Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 E Grant
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2671
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Meade High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 School Addition
Meade, KS 67864
(620) 873-2981
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Fowler High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W 8th Ave
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5221
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E 8th Ave
Fowler, KS 67844
(620) 646-5234
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Mustang
Plains, KS 67869
(620) 563-7285
Gr: 3-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

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 Elementary School, Meade High School and Fowler High 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 40% (majority Hispanic).

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