For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,177 students in Ripley County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ripley County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ripley County, MO are Doniphan High School, Doniphan Intermediate and Naylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ripley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Ball Park Rd
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Doniphan Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 Elm Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Naylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Delong St
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2507
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2507
Grades: PK-6
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Current River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Apricot St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Doniphan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Naylor High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E. Batten
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2505
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2505
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: #77.
Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11111 State Highway 142w
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ripley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Current River (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Apricot Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Grades: Inquire with school
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ripley County, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Ripley County, MO include Doniphan High School, Doniphan Intermediate and Naylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ripley County?
10 public schools are located in Ripley County.
What percentage of students in Ripley County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ripley County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ripley County include: Doniphan High School vs. Naylor High School, Naylor High School vs. Doniphan High School, Doniphan Elementary School vs. Ripley Co. Elementary School
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