Doniphan County Schools & Education
Doniphan County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,732
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#18
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Doniphan County
Measured School Summary
Doniphan County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 92.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Doniphan County spends $9,732 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Doniphan County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #18 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.4%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,732
$723 above the state average
School coverage
9
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Doniphan County has 9 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Doniphan County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Doniphan County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#18
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Riverside
Elementary to high school visible
666 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Doniphan West Schools
Elementary and high visible
374 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Troy Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
330 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Riverside is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Doniphan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Doniphan County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Doniphan County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Riverside District Sets the Pace
Riverside is the largest district, managing five schools and 666 students. Doniphan West and Troy Public Schools handle the remaining student population, and no charter schools currently operate in the area.
A Suburb and Rural Blend
The county offers a unique mix of five suburban-style schools and four rural schools, with an average size of 152 students. Doniphan West Elementary is the largest with 222 students, ensuring no school feels overcrowded.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Doniphan County
Reported Enrollment
1,370
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Doniphan County
Riverside
Doniphan West Schools
Troy Public Schools
9 Public Schools in Doniphan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan West Elementary School | Record | Doniphan West Schools | Denton, 66017Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 222 |
| Riverside Primary School | Record | Riverside | Wathena, 66090Suburb: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 209 |
| Troy Elem | Record | Troy Public Schools | Troy, 66087Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| Troy High and Middle School | Record | Troy Public Schools | Troy, 66087Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 165 |
| Riverside High School | Record | Riverside | Wathena, 66090Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 156 |
| Doniphan West JR/SR High School | Record | Doniphan West Schools | Highland, 66035Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 152 |
| Riverside Middle School | Record | Riverside | Elwood, 66024Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 152 |
| Riverside Intermediate | Record | Riverside | Elwood, 66024Suburb: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 143 |
| Riverside Virtual High School | Record | Riverside | Wathena, 66090Suburb: Small | KG–12 | Virtual | 6 |
Doniphan West Elementary School
Doniphan West Schools
Denton, 66017 / Rural: Distant
Troy High and Middle School
Troy Public Schools
Troy, 66087 / Rural: Distant
Doniphan West JR/SR High School
Doniphan West Schools
Highland, 66035 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,732
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Doniphan County, Kansas — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Doniphan County, Kansas?
Riverside is the largest district, managing five schools and 666 students. Doniphan West and Troy Public Schools handle the remaining student population, and no charter schools currently operate in the area.
What is the school experience like in Doniphan County?
The county offers a unique mix of five suburban-style schools and four rural schools, with an average size of 152 students. Doniphan West Elementary is the largest with 222 students, ensuring no school feels overcrowded.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.