For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 152 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 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan West Jr/sr High School
Magnet 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
| 152 students
Highland, Kansas 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
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 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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