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Best Ripley County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,177 students in Ripley County, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% 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, Ripley Co. Elementary School 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 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ripley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5 Ball Park Rd
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11111 State Highway 142w
Gatewood, MO 63942
(573) 255-3213
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Naylor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 E Delong St
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2507
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Doniphan Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Elm Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Doniphan Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Current River School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Apricot St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #77.
Naylor High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E. Batten
Naylor, MO 63953
(573) 399-2505
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 9-12

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, Ripley Co. Elementary School 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?
99% 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 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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