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Ripley High School

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Ripley High School ranks 92 nd of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 224 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 59% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Ripley High School is a public high school in Ripley, MS, serving 465 students in grades 9–12 as part of the South Tippah School District, a 4-star district ranked 33rd out of 134 districts in Mississippi. The school itself currently ranks 92nd out of 224 Mississippi high schools with a 3-star rating — a significant slide from its 5-star ranking in 2022–2023, when it was ranked 21st in the state.

Ripley's academic profile shows clear strengths in math and science. On 2025–2026 end-of-course tests, 75.5% of students were proficient in Algebra I — nearly 10 points above the state average and well ahead of New Albany High School (65.3%) and Ashland High School (28.9%). Biology is equally impressive, with 85.4% proficiency versus 63.1% statewide. The school also posts a strong 95.7% graduation rate, above the state average of 89.2% and New Albany's 92.8%. However, English II is a notable weakness: only 39.1% of students are proficient, down sharply from 56.2% the prior year and below the district (45.3%) and state (49.3%) averages. This decline is likely a major factor in the school's recent ranking drop.

Chronic absenteeism is another area of concern. At 27.3%, Ripley's rate is nearly 10 points above its own district average of 18.7% and well above New Albany's 15.3%. This stands out because Ripley serves a more economically disadvantaged population — 77.2% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch versus 53.1% at New Albany — yet still outperforms in math and science. With a favorable 12.1 student-teacher ratio, the school has solid fundamentals. Focusing on English intervention and improving attendance will be key to reversing the downward trend and regaining its former standing.

465

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,031

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663

(662) 837-7583

District: South Tippah School District

Feeder schools for Ripley High School:

Elementary:	Ripley Elementary School
Middle:	Ripley Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

African American:

25.2%

Hispanic:

19.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

✓Above the Mississippi median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!English II scores 10 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg62%

Mississippi avg60%

92^nd of 224

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 41%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 134South Tippah School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2026	59.2	92 of 224	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.9	68 of 232	70.7%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	39 of 228	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	83.0	21 of 226	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	73.7	50 of 228	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	63.3	80 of 231	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.3	30 of 233	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	58 of 233	75.1%	★★★★☆
2017	70.5	60 of 237	74.7%	★★★★☆
2016	59.5	94 of 231	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	42.0	119 of 226	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	66.1	69 of 236	70.8%	★★★★☆
2013	56.8	103 of 238	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	48.1	132 of 241	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	64.4	79 of 244	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.4	98 of 235	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.1	31 of 235	86.8%	★★★★☆
2008	62.2	96 of 235	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.0	95 of 232	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.4	121 of 232	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.8	120 of 232	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	52.4	131 of 232	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2025-2026) ?

Biology85%+22 vs state

Algebra I75%+9 vs state

English II39%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MAAP English Language Arts (2026)		MAAP Mathematics (2026)		MAAP Algebra I (2026)	MAAP English II (2026)	MAAP Science (2026)	MAAP Biology (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	Total
Ripley High School	Public	9-12	720 S Clayton Street	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 837-7583	465	38	12.1	77.2%	222 (47.7%)	117 (25.2%)	89 (19.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.5%)	59.2	92^nd of 224 public high schools	58.9%		71.9	68^th of 232 public high schools	70.7%	24					75.5	39.1		85.4	$11,031
North South Tippah Vocational Technical Center	Public	8-12	2560 Cr 501	Ripley	38663	Tippah County	South Tippah School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 837-9798	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ashland High School	Public	7-12	17 School Street	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 224-6247	212	20	10.4	88.2%	25 (11.8%)	157 (74.1%)	16 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.6%)	20.4	181^st of 224 public high schools	19.2%		23.7	175^th of 232 public high schools	24.6%	6	14.3	32.3	28.6	19.3	28.9	45.9	35.5	35.9	$14,347
Benton County Regional Vocational Cen	Public	8-12	25 Industrial Drive	Ashland	38603	Benton County	Benton County School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 224-3108	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
School Of Career And Technical Educational	Public	8-12	203 Highway 15 North	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1810	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New Albany High School	Public	9-12	201 Highway 15 North	New Albany	38652	Union County	New Albany Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(662) 534-1805	605	47	12.9	53.1%	285 (47.1%)	159 (26.3%)	113 (18.7%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	68.8	69^th of 224 public high schools	69.2%		74.4	62^nd of 232 public high schools	73.3%	7					65.3	50.9		86.6	$13,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Ripley High School

What is the racial makeup of Ripley High School?

Students at Ripley High School are 48% White, 25% African American, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is Ripley High School a good school?

Ripley High School ranks 92^nd of 224 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Ripley High School in?

South Tippah School District

How many students attend Ripley High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 465 students attended Ripley High School.

What schools feed into Ripley High School?

Ripley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ripley Elementary School
Middle : Ripley Middle School

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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