South Barber School District

512 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Barber School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 221 students in South Barber School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in South Barber School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
221 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

South Barber School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#103 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Barber  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Barber  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Barber  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Barber  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
7 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
193 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
16
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
16
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,118 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,439 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Barber  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of South Barber  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,118
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Barber  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,439
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Barber  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Barber School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
South Barber 7-12
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 N. 8th Street
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Barber School District?
South Barber School District manages 2 public schools serving 221 students.
What is the rank of South Barber School District?
South Barber School District is ranked #110 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Barber School District?
87% of South Barber School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Barber School District?
South Barber School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is South Barber School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,439 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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