Serving 95 students in grades 7-12, South Barber 7-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Barber 7-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
South Barber 7-12's student population of 95 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
South Barber 7-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Barber 7-12 is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1141 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Barber 7-12's ranking?
South Barber 7-12 is ranked #1141 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Barber 7-12?
The graduation rate of South Barber 7-12 is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Barber 7-12?
95 students attend South Barber 7-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Barber 7-12 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Barber 7-12?
South Barber 7-12 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Barber 7-12 offer ?
South Barber 7-12 offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Barber 7-12 part of?
South Barber 7-12 is part of South Barber School District.
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