For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,530 students in Cowley County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cowley County, KS are Dexter High School, Udall Middle School and Central Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowley County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Cowley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cowley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Udall Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. 4th St.
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3623
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Viking Blvd.
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Winfield, KS 67156
(620) 221-5130
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Arkansas City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Kansas Ave
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Arkansas City, KS 67005
(620) 441-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
308 W. 3rd St
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Udall, KS 67146
(620) 782-3355
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cowley County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cowley County, KS include Dexter High School, Udall Middle School and Central Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cowley County?
6 public middle schools are located in Cowley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowley County?
Cowley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cowley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cowley County include: Central Jr-sr High School vs. Dexter High School, Dexter High School vs. Central Jr-sr High School
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