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Doniphan R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,499 students in Doniphan R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Doniphan R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,499 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Doniphan R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,702 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,304 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,702
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,304
$14,008
Best Doniphan R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5 Ball Park Rd
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Doniphan Intermediate
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Elm Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Doniphan R-I School District?
Doniphan R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,499 students.
What is the rank of Doniphan R-I School District?
Doniphan R-I School District is ranked #255 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan R-I School District?
93% of Doniphan R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doniphan R-I School District?
Doniphan R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Doniphan R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,304 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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