For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 780 students in Ripley County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ripley County, MO are Current River School, Doniphan Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ripley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 middle schools in Ripley County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ripley County, MO include Current River School, Doniphan Middle School and Naylor High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ripley County?
5 public middle schools are located in Ripley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ripley County include: Ripley Co. Elementary School vs. Ripley Co. Elementary School, Ripley Co. Elementary School vs. Ripley Co. Elementary School, Current River School vs. Naylor High School
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