Education plays a vital role in Doniphan County. The communities strong elementary and secondary schools prepare children for the future. Doniphan County experienced positive educational outcomes among its young people. The high school graduation increased slightly this year and ranks well above the state rate. This county also experienced an increase in the percentage of its high school graduates and obtained post secondary education or training. In addition, Highland Community College and nearby public/private universities, colleges and vo-technical schools train employees of local businesses to become more productive and to advance on their career paths.
Day Care - Families with working parents benefit from the available public /private day care services in Doniphan County. Local facilities provide educational classes and activities for preschool-aged children, as well as offering day care for kindergarten and elementary students. Summer programs are also available.
Elementary and Secondary Schools - Doniphan County is served by four school districts. The average teacher/pupil ratio is 11.68 with expenditures per pupil averaging $5,925.16. Of the 87.9% of students earning a high school diploma, 81% pursue post secondary education/training.
High School Graduation Rates
Percent of 9th Grade Enrollment Graduating 4 Years Later
| |
1990-92 |
2000-01 |
Decile Rank |
| Doniphan County |
87.9% |
90.6%
|
5 |
| State |
84.0 |
81.8% |
N/A |
| Kansas Action for Children, Inc. Kansas Kids Count Data Book, 1995 |
Full Time Enrollment and Pupil Teacher Ratio/H.S. Graduates
| |
1992-1993
|
|
|
| |
Enrollment |
P/T Ratio |
Graduates |
| Doniphan County |
1,701 |
12.9 |
|
| High School |
477 |
|
106 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
1993-1994
|
|
|
| |
Enrollment |
P/T Ratio |
Graduates |
| Doniphan County |
1,662 |
11.7 |
|
| High School |
499 |
|
141 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
2001-2002 |
|
|
| |
Enrollment |
P/T Ratio |
Graduates |
| Doniphan County |
1594.5 |
10.6 |
|
| High School |
507 |
|
|
District Per Pupil Expenditures
2001-2002
| Wathena |
USD #406 |
$6,291.00 |
| Highland |
USD #425 |
$7,332.80 |
| Troy Public Schools |
USD #429 |
$6,430.31 |
| Midway Schools |
USD #433 |
$7,683.00 |
| Elwood |
USD #486 |
$6,487.46 |
Kansas State Board of Education - 1994; Kansas Statistical Abstract - 1992-93.
Doniphan County School Web Sites
Troy
Elwood
Wathena
Highland