South Tippah School District

District Overview
Located at 402 Greenlee Street in Ripley, Mississippi, the South Tippah School District serves as an essential educational anchor for its surrounding community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system across six instructional campuses, the district provides comprehensive educational pathways spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Nestled in a remote rural setting, South Tippah fosters a close-knit learning environment for a vibrant student body of approximately 2,403 enrolled children. The district's diverse student population includes a rich mix of backgrounds, bringing together families from across the region into a supportive, community-centered academic atmosphere.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust operational workforce of nearly 760 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes an instructional core of 390 full-time educators, complemented by 67 instructional aides and over 300 support staff personnel who oversee everyday operations, student services, and administrative needs. Through this dedicated balance of teaching talent and specialized support, the South Tippah School District remains focused on promoting academic achievement, safety, and holistic student growth. Families, students, and researchers seeking more information can explore district resources online at www.stsd.ms or contact the central office directly.
6
Total Schools
2,403
Total Students
390.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Tippah School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,408
Hispanic348
Black441
Asian7
Two or More199
  • White
    1,408 (58.6%)
  • Black
    441 (18.4%)
  • Hispanic
    348 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    199 (8.3%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Tippah School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,403*
Teachers (FTE):390.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in South Tippah School District
Found 6 Schools