Total enrollment
675
-65 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
Barber County
Kansas · Public K-12
Barber County's public-school footprint spans 4 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 675, the largest district being Barber County North. The level mix is 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Barber County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 89%
% Hispanic
3%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
675
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,926
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.9%
Above Kansas avg
Elementary
2
364 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
311 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Barber County North
477 students · 2 districts in Barber County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Barber County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
27.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.2%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.9% under 18
Test scores in Barber County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- South Barber Pre-K-6· 61.5%
- South Barber 7-12· 54.8%
- Medicine Lodge Grade School· 45.6%
- Medicine Lodge Jr/Sr High School· 35.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lodge Grade School | Medicine Lodge | Elementary | PK-06 | 253 | · |
| Medicine Lodge Jr/Sr High School | Medicine Lodge | High | 07-12 | 224 | · |
| South Barber Pre-K-6 | Kiowa | Elementary | PK-06 | 111 | · |
| South Barber 7-12 | Kiowa | High | 07-12 | 87 | · |
Cities in Barber County
About Barber County
In Kansas, Barber County is a small county of about 4,069 residents. 4 public schools across the county educates about 675 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,926, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 6% lower than the Kansas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Barber County covers 2 elementary schools (364 students), and 2 high schools (311).
The largest single district in Barber County is Barber County North, which alone enrolls about 477 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 9%: 740 students in SY 2017-18 versus 675 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Barber County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data