Best Schools in Barton County, KS
Barton County, KS has 27 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 6,014 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Barton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barton County, KS
The top high schools in Barton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Otis-bison Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 98 Students
2. Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
3. Ellinwood High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
4. Larned Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ft Larned • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students
5. Macksville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macksville • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students
6. Great Bend High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
7. Hoisington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoisington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
Best Middle Schools in Barton County, KS
The top middle schools in Barton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Larned Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ft Larned • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 198 Students
2. Ellinwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 76 Students
3. Great Bend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 460 Students
4. Hoisington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoisington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barton County, KS
The top elementary schools in Barton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holy Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 169 Students
2. Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
3. Jefferson Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 301 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoisington • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 212 Students
5. Fort Larned Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ft Larned • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students
6. Lincoln Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Bend • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
7. Otis-bison Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otis-bison • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 98 Students
8. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Plains • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
9. Ellinwood Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellinwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
10. Macksville Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macksville • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 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.
Questions About Schools in Barton County, KS
How many schools are in Barton County, KS?
Barton County, KS has 27 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 6,014 students in total.
How do schools in Barton County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Barton County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Barton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barton 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.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Barton County
5 places in Barton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Great Bend (7)
- Hoisington (4)
- Ellinwood (3)
- Claflin (1)
- Holyrood (1)
School districts (4)
- Great Bend (7 schools)
- Central Plains (5 schools)
- Hoisington (4 schools)
- Ellinwood Public Schools (3 schools)