Cowley County Public Schools
Cowley County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
22
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,883
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Cowley County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Kansas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cowley County has 5 district entries. Arkansas City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Arkansas City has the most listed schools, with 8 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Cowley County
Reported Enrollment
5,883
22 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Cowley County
Arkansas City
Winfield
Udall
Central
Dexter
22 Public Schools in Cowley County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City High | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 845 |
| Winfield High | Listed only | Winfield | Winfield, 67156Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 688 |
| Arkansas City Middle Sch | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 685 |
| Winfield Middle School | Listed only | Winfield | Winfield, 67156Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 499 |
| Adams Elem | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 297 |
| Frances Willard Elem | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 276 |
| Jefferson Elem | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 269 |
| Irving Elem | Listed only | Winfield | Winfield, 67156Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 262 |
| Whittier Elem | Listed only | Winfield | Winfield, 67156Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 254 |
| Lowell Elem | Listed only | Winfield | Winfield, 67156Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 248 |
| Roosevelt Elem | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 208 |
| I X L Elem | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 197 |
| Central Elem | Listed only | Central | Burden, 67019Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 157 |
| Dexter High | Listed only | Dexter | Dexter, 67038Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 153 |
| Country View Elem | Listed only | Winfield | Winfield, 67156Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 143 |
| Udall Elem | Listed only | Udall | Udall, 67146Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 141 |
| Central Jr-Sr High | Listed only | Central | Burden, 67019Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 136 |
| Dexter Elem | Listed only | Dexter | Dexter, 67038Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 129 |
| C 4 Elem | Listed only | Arkansas City | Arkansas City, 67005Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 110 |
| Udall High | Listed only | Udall | Udall, 67146Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 96 |
Arkansas City High
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Town: Distant
Winfield High
Winfield
Winfield, 67156 / Rural: Fringe
Arkansas City Middle Sch
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Town: Distant
Winfield Middle School
Winfield
Winfield, 67156 / Rural: Fringe
Adams Elem
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Town: Distant
Frances Willard Elem
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Town: Distant
Jefferson Elem
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Town: Distant
Irving Elem
Winfield
Winfield, 67156 / Town: Distant
Whittier Elem
Winfield
Winfield, 67156 / Town: Distant
Lowell Elem
Winfield
Winfield, 67156 / Town: Distant
Roosevelt Elem
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Town: Distant
I X L Elem
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Town: Distant
Central Elem
Central
Burden, 67019 / Rural: Remote
Dexter High
Dexter
Dexter, 67038 / Rural: Remote
Country View Elem
Winfield
Winfield, 67156 / Rural: Distant
Udall Elem
Udall
Udall, 67146 / Rural: Distant
Central Jr-Sr High
Central
Burden, 67019 / Rural: Remote
Dexter Elem
Dexter
Dexter, 67038 / Rural: Remote
C 4 Elem
Arkansas City
Arkansas City, 67005 / Rural: Fringe
Udall High
Udall
Udall, 67146 / Rural: Distant
Cowley County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cowley County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Kansas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cowley County public school directory?
The directory lists 22 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cowley County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cowley County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cowley County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Cowley County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Cowley County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.