Summary:
The 38663 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the South Tippah School District, which is ranked 29 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating.
Among the standout schools in the area, Pine Grove High School (an alternative school) consistently outperforms the district and state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and End-of-Course exams, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4% and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%. Similarly, Ripley High School is ranked 68 out of 232 Mississippi high schools, with a 4-star rating, a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%, and strong performance on End-of-Course exams.
While the schools in the area face challenges, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 68.9% to 79.44%), the overall performance of the schools in the South Tippah School District suggests that the district is providing a relatively high-quality education to its students. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the area (23.9%) is an area that the district and individual schools may need to address to further improve student outcomes.
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