Top Rankings
Barnes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 518 students in Barnes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Barnes School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
518 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barnes School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,270 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,685 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,270
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,685
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Barnes School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hanover High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnes School District?
Barnes School District manages 4 public schools serving 518 students.
What is the rank of Barnes School District?
Barnes School District is ranked #24 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes School District?
90% of Barnes School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnes School District?
Barnes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Barnes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,685 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
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