Best Schools in Barber County, KS
Barber County, KS has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,079 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Barber County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barber County, KS
The top high schools in Barber County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Skyline Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
2. Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barber County North • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 218 Students
3. South Barber 7-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Barber • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 88 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barber County, KS
The top elementary schools in Barber County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Barber Pre-k-6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Barber • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students
2. Skyline Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Skyline Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 280 Students
3. Medicine Lodge Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barber County North • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barber County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barber County, KS has a total population of 4,228 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barber County, KS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Barber County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barber County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barber County, KS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Barber County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barber County, KS
How many schools are in Barber County, KS?
Barber County, KS has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,079 students in total.
How do schools in Barber County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Barber County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Barber County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barber County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Barber County, KS
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Barber County
2 places in Barber County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Kiowa (2)
- Medicine Lodge (2)