Serving 491 students in grades 9-12, Ripley High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ripley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Ripley High School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Ripley High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripley High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
5%
Black
28%
47%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ripley High School's ranking?
Ripley High School is ranked #74 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ripley High School?
The graduation rate of Ripley High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ripley High School?
491 students attend Ripley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ripley High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ripley High School offer ?
Ripley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ripley High School part of?
Ripley High School is part of South Tippah School District.
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