How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Barber County North | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Medicine Lodge, Kansas | Sterling, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 478 | 475 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Barber County North | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,218 | $14,406 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.0% | 6.5% |
| State Revenue | 60.7% | 67.2% |
| Local Revenue | 26.3% | 26.3% |
Barber County North
Federal State Local
Sterling
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Barber County North | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 92.8% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.0% | 30.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Barber County North | Sterling |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 220:1 | 243.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.3% | 10.9% |
School Types
Barber County North
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sterling
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.