Best Barber County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 322 students in Barber County, KS.

The top-ranked public high schools in Barber County, KS are Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School and South Barber 7-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Barber County, KS public high schools have an score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 16% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.

Barber County, KS public high school have a of 71%, which is less than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Barber County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

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: #22.

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 high schools in Barber County, KS?

The top-ranked public high schools in Barber County, KS include Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School and South Barber 7-12.

How many public high schools are located in Barber County?

2 public high schools are located in Barber County.

What is the racial composition of students in Barber County?

Barber County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).