| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan R-I School District | Doniphan | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,558 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ripley County R-III School District | Gatewood | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 121 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Naylor R-II School District | Naylor | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 379 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Ripley County compares
Together they enroll 2,058 students across 8 schools. The largest is Doniphan R-I School District with 1,558 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Ripley County, Missouri
Ripley County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ripley County is Doniphan R-I School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Ripley County, MO?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Ripley County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Ripley County, MO?
Of the districts serving Ripley County, Doniphan R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.