Best Schools in Barton County, KS
Barton County, KS has a total of 25 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 5,487 students attend Barton County, KS schools. On average, schools in Barton County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Barton County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Barton County, KS
Barton County, KS has 7 high schools with 1,827 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Barton County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Barton County don't meet expectations.
1. Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
2. Larned Sr High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ft Larned • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students
3. Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students
4. Hoisington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoisington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
5. Great Bend High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
6. Ellinwood High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
7. Macksville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macksville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barton County, KS
Barton County, KS has 4 middle schools with 931 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Barton County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Barton County meet expectations.
1. Larned Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ft Larned • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students
2. Great Bend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 460 Students
3. Hoisington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoisington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
4. Ellinwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 76 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barton County, KS
Barton County, KS has 14 elementary schools with 2,729 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Barton County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Barton County exceed expectations.
1. Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
2. Otis-bison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoisington • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 212 Students
4. Macksville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macksville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students
5. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
6. Jefferson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 301 Students
7. Ellinwood Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
8. Eisenhower Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
9. Park Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
10. Riley Elem
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barton County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barton County, KS has a total population of 25,493 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barton 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 Barton County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barton County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barton 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 Barton County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
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