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7.1 avg / 10

Barber County North School District

School District · Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Students: 478
Teachers (FTE): 51

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,218

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#66 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,218

+$964 vs Kansas median

District size

478 students

Typical than Kansas median

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. The district invests $16,218 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Barber County North is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Medicine Lodge Grade School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Barber County North students show an average math proficiency of 27.8% and ELA proficiency of 29.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 27.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Barber County North with test data.

Schools in Barber County North

2 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Medicine Lodge
Total Enrollment
478
Teachers (FTE)
51
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data 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 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Barber County North?

Barber County North spends $16,218 per student per year.

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 Grade School is the highest-rated school in Barber County North with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Barber County North?

Across schools in Barber County North with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
27.8%
ELA Proficiency
29.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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