For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 716 students in Barber County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Barber County, KS are South Barber Pre-k-6, Medicine Lodge Grade School and Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barber County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barber County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lodge Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Walnut St.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Grades: PK-6
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. Eldorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
South Barber 7-12
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 N. 8th Street
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Barber County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 El Dorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
100 B.h. Born Blvd.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
1220 N 8th
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
301 E Central
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barber County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Barber County, KS include South Barber Pre-k-6, Medicine Lodge Grade School and Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Barber County, KS?
4 public schools are located in Barber County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Barber County, KS?
Barber County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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