For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 690 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barber County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Medicine Lodge Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 N Walnut St.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5608
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Barber County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 El Dorado Ave
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5667
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
100 B.h. Born Blvd.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
(620) 886-5644
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1220 N 8th
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Kiowa, KS 67070
(620) 825-4214
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
301 E Central
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Hardtner, KS 67057
(620) 296-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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?
4 public schools are located in Barber County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barber County?
Barber County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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