Best Public Schools in Kiowa, KS

Summary:

The city of Kiowa, Kansas is home to two schools - South Barber Pre-K-6, an elementary school, and South Barber 7-12, a high school. These schools are part of the South Barber school district and serve the local community.

Based on the available data, South Barber Pre-K-6 appears to be the standout school in the Kiowa area. It is ranked in the top 20% of Kansas elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. Additionally, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5.

In contrast, South Barber 7-12 high school has more mixed performance. While it has improved its statewide ranking over the past few years, it is still only in the middle of the pack for Kansas high schools, with a 2-star rating in the most recent year. The high school's test scores, while above the state averages, are not as strong as the elementary school's. Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates around 19.5%.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)								KAP Mathematics (2025)								KAP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Barber Pre-K-6	Public	PK, KG-6	913 Main	Kiowa	67070	Barber County	South Barber	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 722-7237	111	8	13.8	56.8%	103 (92.8%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	77.4	122^nd of 656 public elementary schools	81.4%		69.9	161^st of 653 public elementary schools	75.3%	39	63.6	68.8	53.8	58.3				61.5	72.7	50.0	46.2	66.7				57.7	61.5		61.5	$18,433	$765	$17,668
South Barber 7-12	Public	7-12	1220 N. 8th Street	Kiowa	67070	Barber County	South Barber	No	No	No	No	(833) 722-7237	87	12	6.9	63.2%	77 (88.5%)	2 (2.3%)	5 (5.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	42.4	191^st of 332 public high schools	42.5%		52	147^th of 318 public high schools	53.8%	44					61.5	61.5	43.8	54.8					46.1	38.5	18.8	33.3		23.1	21.4	$14,738	$00	$14,738

Cities Near Kiowa

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Medicine Lodge	19.43 mi	2	160^th
Attica	21.38 mi	2	272^nd
Anthony	26.43 mi	3	155^th
Harper	31.24 mi	1	158^th
Argonia	43.44 mi	2	200^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.