For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 486 students in Doniphan, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Doniphan, MO are Doniphan Middle School, Current River School and Ripley Co. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Doniphan, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Doniphan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Doniphan, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #33.
Ripley Co. Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3277 Us Highway 160 W
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7118
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Doniphan, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Doniphan, MO include Doniphan Middle School, Current River School and Ripley Co. Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Doniphan?
3 public middle schools are located in Doniphan.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan?
Doniphan public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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