For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 506 students in Doniphan County, KS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Doniphan County, KS are Doniphan West Jr/sr High School, Riverside High School and Troy High And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Doniphan County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Doniphan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public high schools.
Doniphan County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Kansas average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverside High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Doniphan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Troy High And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 S Park
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Doniphan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 W. Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
202 W Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Doniphan County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Doniphan County, KS include Doniphan West Jr/sr High School, Riverside High School and Troy High And Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Doniphan County?
4 public high schools are located in Doniphan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan County?
Doniphan County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Doniphan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Doniphan County include: Troy High And Middle School vs. Riverside High School, Riverside High School vs. Troy High And Middle School, Doniphan West Jr/sr High School vs. Riverside High School
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