For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,086 students in Barton County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barton County, KS are Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School, Ellinwood High School and Hoisington 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 15% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Barton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ellinwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 E 2nd
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Hoisington High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
218 East 7th St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-2141
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Great Bend High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1521
Gr: 9-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Main
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 588-4200
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 588-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 770 students Minority enrollment: 45%
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, Ellinwood High School and Hoisington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Barton County?
5 public high schools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barton County include: Great Bend High School vs. Ellinwood High School, Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School vs. Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood High School vs. Hoisington High School
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