For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,433 students in Barton County, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barton County, KS are Ellinwood Middle School, Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School and Great Bend Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barton County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Barton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellinwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 E. 2nd St.
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Ellinwood, KS 67526
(620) 564-3136
Gr: 7-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Great Bend Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1510
Great Bend, KS 67530
(620) 793-1510
Gr: 7-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Hoisington Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 W 11th St.
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4951
Hoisington, KS 67544
(620) 653-4951
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Main
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 588-4200
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 588-4200
Gr: 8-12 | 623 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Barton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 Main St
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3896
Gr: PK-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
700 Albro
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Claflin, KS 67525
(620) 587-3801
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
700 Pawnee Ave
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
(620) 982-4327
Gr: K-5 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barton County, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barton County, KS include Ellinwood Middle School, Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School and Great Bend Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barton County?
5 public middle schools are located in Barton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barton County?
Barton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Barton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barton County include: Ellinwood Middle School vs. Hoisington Middle School, Great Bend Middle School vs. Hoisington Middle School, Hoisington Middle School vs. Ellinwood Middle School
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