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Barber County North School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 477 students in Barber County North School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Barber County North School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
477 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barber County North School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#217 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.6%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,090 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,493 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,090
$18,587
Spending / Student
$16,493
$17,750
Best Barber County North School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medicine Lodge Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Walnut St.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. Eldorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barber County North School District?
Barber County North School District manages 2 public schools serving 477 students.
What is the rank of Barber County North School District?
Barber County North School District is ranked #211 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barber County North School District?
91% of Barber County North School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barber County North School District?
Barber County North School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Barber County North School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,493 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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