| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Unified School District 471 | Dexter | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 283 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Central Unified School District 462 | Atlanta | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 293 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Udall Unified School District 463 | Rock | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 327 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Winfield Unified School District 465 | Winfield | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 2,215 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Arkansas City Unified School District 470 | Arkansas City | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 2,887 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cowley County compares
Together they enroll 6,005 students across 22 schools. The largest is Arkansas City Unified School District 470 with 2,887 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Kansas average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cowley County, Kansas
Cowley County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cowley County is Dexter Unified School District 471 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Kansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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