For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 322 students in Barber County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barber County, KS are Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School and South Barber 7-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barber County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Barber County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Barber County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barber County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barber County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barber County, KS include Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School and South Barber 7-12.
How many public high schools are located in Barber County?
2 public high schools are located in Barber County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barber County?
Barber County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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