For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,339 students in Barton County, KS.
The top ranked public high schools in Barton County, KS are Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School, Hoisington High School and Great Bend High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Barton County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Great Bend High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Hoisington High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
218 East 7th St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-2141
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Great Bend High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Rank: #44.
Ellinwood High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 E 2nd
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Barton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 Main St
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
700 Pawnee Ave
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Grades: K-5
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barton County, KS?
The top ranked public high schools in Barton County, KS include Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School, Hoisington High School and Great Bend High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barton County, KS?
4 public high schools are located in Barton County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County, KS?
Barton County, KS public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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