Education
There are several school districts within Dickinson County. Each are strong, with a teaching and administrative staff committed to the success of each student. Parents can choose between one of the local public or private schools within the county. As an added benefit, seniors graduating from a Dickinson County school can apply for local scholarships to help pay for college.
In addition, there are technical schools, community colleges, private universities and three major research universities within two hours of Dickinson County, creating educational opportunities for local graduates and adults continuing their education.
Secondary Education
![Abilene Usd 435 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-abilpb.jpg)
Abilene Usd 435
![Chapman Usd 473 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-usd473.jpg)
Chapman Usd 473
![Herington Usd 487 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-hrngtn.jpg)
Herington Usd 487
![Rural Vista Usd 487 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-rv481.jpg)
Rural Vista Usd 487
![Solomon Usd 393 Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-slmn.jpg)
Solomon Usd 393
Higher Education
![Barton Community College Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-rcbcc.jpg)
Barton Community College
![Bethany College Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-bthnclg.jpg)
Bethany College
![Cloud County Community College Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-clcnty.jpg)
Cloud County Community College
![Kansas State University Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/Kansasstate.jpg)
Kansas State University
![Salina Tech Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-slnt.jpg)
Salina Tech
![The University of Kansas Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_118/images/BD/dkedc-unik.jpg)
The University of Kansas