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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