Summary:
The 63935 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Doniphan R-I and Ripley County R-IV school districts. While the Doniphan R-I district has shown steady improvement, ranking 126 out of 367 districts in Missouri and earning a 3-star rating, the schools in the area face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility.
Among the standout schools, Doniphan Intermediate has seen consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 480 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 255 out of 900 in 2024-2025, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Similarly, Doniphan High has also improved its statewide ranking, moving from 230 out of 352 Missouri high schools in 2022-2023 to 180 out of 367 in 2024-2025, with a graduation rate of 88.5% and a dropout rate of 1.7%.
However, the performance gap between the higher-performing Doniphan schools and the lower-performing Ripley County Elementary highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area. The relatively low student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest that class size may not be the primary driver of academic performance, and other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school climate, may be more influential.
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