Best Schools in Ripley County, MO
Ripley County, MO has 19 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,203 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Ripley County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ripley County, MO
The top high schools in Ripley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doniphan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Couch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Couch R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Neelyville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neelyville R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 271 Students
4. Van Buren High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
5. Alton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 336 Students
6. Naylor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Naylor R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 159 Students
7. East Carter Co. R-ii High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ripley County, MO
The top middle schools in Ripley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doniphan Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
2. East Carter Co. R-ii Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ripley County, MO
The top elementary schools in Ripley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Carter Co. R-ii Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Carter Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
2. Doniphan Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 343 Students
3. Neelyville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neelyville R-iv • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 214 Students
4. Ripley Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ripley Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 121 Students
5. Ripley Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ripley Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 123 Students
6. Naylor Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Naylor R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 220 Students
7. Doniphan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 378 Students
8. Hillview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neelyville R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ripley County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ripley County, MO has a total population of 10,679 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ripley County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ripley County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ripley County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ripley County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ripley County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ripley County, MO
How many schools are in Ripley County, MO?
Ripley County, MO has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,203 students in total.
How do schools in Ripley County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Ripley County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Ripley County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ripley County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ripley County
3 places in Ripley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Doniphan R-I (4 schools)