Public schools in Doniphan, MO
7 open public schools with an address in Doniphan, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,635
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Doniphan public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Doniphan, MO: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,635 students, an average of 234 per school. The largest campus is Doniphan High (487 students), and the largest elementary school is Doniphan Elem. (351).
Doniphan R-I operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Doniphan campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, lower than the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Doniphan
Elementary schools in Doniphan
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan Elem. Doniphan R-I | PK–02 | 351 | 10.9:1 | |
| Doniphan Intermediate Doniphan R-I | 03–05 | 311 | 12.1:1 | |
| Ripley Co. Elem. Ripley Co. R-IV | PK–08 | 125 | 7.8:1 |
Middle schools in Doniphan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan Middle Doniphan R-I | 06–08 | 350 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Doniphan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River Career Center Doniphan R-I · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Doniphan High Doniphan R-I | 09–12 | 487 | 15.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Doniphan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River School Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Special Education School | KG–12 | 11 | 3.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.8%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Doniphan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,635 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Doniphan
How many public schools are in Doniphan, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Doniphan: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,635 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Doniphan?
Schools with an address in Doniphan belong to 3 education agencies, led by Doniphan R-I (5 schools), Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (1 school), Ripley Co. R-IV (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Doniphan?
Doniphan High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Doniphan, with 487 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Doniphan?
No school with an address in Doniphan is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Doniphan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Doniphan public schools is 10.9:1, lower than the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Doniphan guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities