Best Schools in Cowley County, KS
Cowley County, KS has 33 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 9,000 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Cowley County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cowley County, KS
The top high schools in Cowley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dexter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 153 Students
2. Central Jr-sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
3. Mulvane High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 556 Students
4. Oxford Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
5. Udall High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Udall • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
6. Cedar Vale High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Vale • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 68 Students
7. Douglass High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglass Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
8. Winfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 688 Students
9. Arkansas City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 845 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cowley County, KS
The top middle schools in Cowley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Udall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Udall • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
2. Mulvane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
3. Marvin Sisk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglass Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
4. Arkansas City Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
5. Winfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 499 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cowley County, KS
The top elementary schools in Cowley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dexter Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
2. Oxford Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oxford • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
3. Leonard C Seal Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglass Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
4. C 4 Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arkansas City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
5. Cedar Vale Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cedar Vale • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 81 Students
6. Central Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
7. Whittier Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
8. Mulvane Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulvane • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 396 Students
9. Lowell Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
10. Udall Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Udall • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cowley County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cowley County, KS has a total population of 34,549 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cowley County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cowley County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cowley County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cowley County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cowley County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cowley County, KS
How many schools are in Cowley County, KS?
Cowley County, KS has 33 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 9,000 students in total.
How do schools in Cowley County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Cowley County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Cowley County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cowley County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cowley County
5 places in Cowley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Winfield (6)
- Udall (3)
- Burden (2)
- Dexter (2)
School districts (3)
- Arkansas City (8 schools)
- Winfield (6 schools)
- Udall (3 schools)