Barber County North School District
School District · Medicine Lodge, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
478
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Evaluating Barber County North?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Barber County North as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School
Medicine Lodge · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Medicine Lodge Grade School
Medicine Lodge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#182 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,218
+$964 vs Kansas median
District size
478 students
Typical than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Barber County North
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Medicine Lodge Grade School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Barber County North
Barber County North is a Medicine Lodge, Kansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 478 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. District-level spending was $16,218 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Barber County North demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Barber County North students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Barber County North, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Barber County North with test data.
Schools in Barber County North
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Medicine Lodge
- Total Enrollment
- 478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- District spending per student
- $16,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Barber County North?
Barber County North has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Barber County North?
The average composite rating for Barber County North is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Barber County North?
Barber County North's district-level spending was $16,218 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Barber County North?
The average student-teacher ratio in Barber County North is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Barber County North?
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Barber County North with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Barber County North?
Across schools in Barber County North with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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