For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 655 students in Ripley County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Ripley County, MO are Doniphan High School, Current River School and Naylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Ripley County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Doniphan High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Ripley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Ball Park Rd
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Naylor High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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: 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 high schools in Ripley County, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Ripley County, MO include Doniphan High School, Current River School and Naylor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ripley County?
4 public high schools are located in Ripley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ripley County include: Doniphan High School vs. Naylor High School, Naylor High School vs. Doniphan High School, Current River School vs. Naylor High School
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