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South Barber School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 217 students in South Barber School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in South Barber School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
217 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Barber School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,507 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,816 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,507
$16,276
Spending / Student
$20,816
$17,192
Best South Barber School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Barber School District?
South Barber School District manages 2 public schools serving 217 students.
What is the rank of South Barber School District?
South Barber School District is ranked #180 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Barber School District?
88% of South Barber School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Barber School District?
South Barber School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is South Barber School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,816 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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