For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,183 students in 38663, MS.
The top-ranked public schools in 38663, MS are Ripley High School, Ripley Elementary School and Pine Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38663 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 38663, MS have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 38663, MS Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 W Terry Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Gr: K-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Pine Grove High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3510a Cr 600
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Gr: PK-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Gr: 5-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
North South Tippah Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
2560 Cr 501
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-9798
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-9798
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38663, MS?
The top-ranked public schools in 38663, MS include Ripley High School, Ripley Elementary School and Pine Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in 38663?
5 public schools are located in 38663.
What is the racial composition of students in 38663?
38663 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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