For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 172 students in Highland, KS.
The top-ranked public school in Highland, KS is Doniphan West Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, KS public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland, KS (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 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Highland, Kansas 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Highland, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Highland, KS include Doniphan West Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Highland?
1 public schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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