For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 306 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 average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Barber County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barber County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. Eldorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Grades: 7-12
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
South Barber 7-12
Magnet School
(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
| 88 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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