For the 2026 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 Public High Schools in Ripley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Gr: 7-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 9-12
Ripley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Current River (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 Apricot Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-2518
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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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