For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,485 students in Brown County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, KS are Hiawatha Elementary School, Horton Elementary School and Hiawatha Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Miami
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Horton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Grades: PK-4
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Hiawatha Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 South Morrill Ave
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-4172
Grades: 5-8
| 270 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Everest Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 South 7th
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Grades: 5-8
| 139 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hiawatha Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Red Hawk Drive
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Hiawatha, KS 66434
(785) 742-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Rank: #66.
Horton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 First St
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Powhattan, KS 66527
(785) 474-3365
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, KS include Hiawatha Elementary School, Horton Elementary School and Hiawatha Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
7 public schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brown County include: Hiawatha Sr High School vs. Horton High School, Horton High School vs. Hiawatha Sr High School, Kickapoo Nation School vs. Horton High School
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