Serving 227 students in grades 7-12, Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School's student population of 227 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#909 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is ranked #909 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School?
227 students attend Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School?
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School offer ?
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School part of?
Medicine Lodge Jr/sr High School is part of Barber County North School District.
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