Top Barber County Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Barber County, KS, serving 740 students. Barber County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
- Barber County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Barber County, KS are South Barber Pre-k-6, Medicine Lodge Grade School and South Barber 7-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Top Barber County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- South Barber Pre-k-6 Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30%913 Main10
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Grades: PK-6 | 161 students
- Medicine Lodge Grade School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%320 N Walnut St.10
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Grades: PK-6 | 308 students
- South Barber 7-12 Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1220 N. 8th Street10
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Grades: 7-12 | 87 students
- Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%400 W. Eldorado Ave10
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Grades: 7-12 | 184 students
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