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#899 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Doniphan High
High School · Doniphan R-i · Doniphan, MO
A Doniphan R-i high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5 BALL PARK RD, Doniphan, MO 63935
- Math 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Doniphan High score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Doniphan High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Doniphan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,758
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| West Point UpcPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Doniphan R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Doniphan High is listed in DONIPHAN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doniphan High
Doniphan High is a public high school in Doniphan, MO, part of Doniphan R-i, serving approximately 474 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doniphan High
What grades does Doniphan High serve?
Doniphan High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Doniphan High?
Doniphan High has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doniphan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Doniphan High is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doniphan High rank in MO?
Doniphan High ranks #899 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Doniphan High's MySchoolScout rating?
Doniphan High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Doniphan High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doniphan High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Doniphan High a charter school?
No, Doniphan High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doniphan High a Title I school?
No, Doniphan High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doniphan High?
100.0% of students at Doniphan High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ripley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (573) 996-3667
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 63935)
- 8,017
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63935; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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