Best Schools in Barnes, KS
Barnes, KS has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,556 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Barnes greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barnes, KS
The top high schools in Barnes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 75 Students
2. Hanover High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students
3. Valley Heights Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Linn High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
5. Washington County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Co. Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barnes, KS
The top middle schools in Barnes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randolph Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barnes, KS
The top elementary schools in Barnes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linn Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
2. Valley Heights Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 118 Students
3. Mccormick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
4. Hanover Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students
5. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Co. Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley Heights • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 129 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barnes, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barnes, KS has a total population of 355 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barnes, 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 Barnes, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barnes, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barnes, 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 Barnes, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barnes, KS
How many schools are in Barnes, KS?
Barnes, KS has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,556 students in total.
How do schools in Barnes perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Barnes score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Barnes greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barnes?
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.
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