For the 2025 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 18% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 21%), 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 85%, which is less than the Kansas average of 88%.
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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Doniphan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3286
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Troy High And Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 S Park
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Troy, KS 66087
(785) 985-3533
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 Jessie
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Wathena, KS 66090
(785) 989-4426
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
Doniphan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 W. Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
202 W Illinois
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Highland, KS 66035
(785) 442-3671
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
642 Hwy 20 E
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Denton, KS 66017
(785) 359-6526
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
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 37% (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, Riverside High School vs. Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
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