Top Rankings
Barnes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 520 students in Barnes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Barnes School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
520 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Barnes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
22%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
457 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
88%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
55
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,650 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,650
$16,276
Spending / Student
$14,656
$17,192
Best Barnes School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanover High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Linn High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Linn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Parkview
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Linn, KS 66953
(785) 348-5531
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Hanover Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 E North
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Hanover, KS 66945
(785) 337-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barnes School District?
Barnes School District manages 4 public schools serving 520 students.
What is the rank of Barnes School District?
Barnes School District is ranked #38 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barnes School District?
88% of Barnes School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barnes School District?
Barnes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Barnes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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