Top Rankings
South Barber School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 216 students in South Barber School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in South Barber School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
216 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
South Barber School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
4 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
194 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
14
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
16
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,606 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,912 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,606
$16,113
Spending / Student
$20,912
$17,019
Best South Barber School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Barber Pre-k-6
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
913 Main
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Kiowa, KS 67070
(833) 722-7237
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
South Barber 7-12
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Barber School District?
South Barber School District manages 2 public schools serving 216 students.
What is the rank of South Barber School District?
South Barber School District is ranked #135 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Barber School District?
90% of South Barber School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Barber School District?
South Barber School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher 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 $20,912 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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