Best Barber County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 690 students in Barber County, KS.

The top ranked public schools in Barber County, KS are South Barber Pre-k-6, Medicine Lodge Grade School and Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Barber County, KS public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Barber County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

South Barber Pre-k-6

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237

Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Medicine Lodge Grade School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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320 N Walnut St.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608

Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
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400 W. Eldorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667

Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #44.

South Barber 7-12

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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1220 N. 8th Street
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237

Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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Barber County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Medicine Lodge High School (Closed 2010)

400 El Dorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667

Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Medicine Lodge Middle School (Closed 2010)

100 B.h. Born Blvd.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644

Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

South Barber Elementary School (Closed 2010)

913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114

Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

South Barber High School (Closed 2010)

1220 N 8th
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214

Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

South Barber Middle School (Closed 2004)

301 E Central
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415

Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Barber County, KS?

The top ranked public schools in Barber County, KS include South Barber Pre-k-6, Medicine Lodge Grade School and Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Barber County?

4 public schools are located in Barber County.

What is the racial composition of students in Barber County?

Barber County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).