Ripley High School

South Tippah School District
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
465 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ripley High School, located in Ripley, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the South Tippah School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By fostering a culture of academic rigor and personal responsibility, the school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in a competitive, ever-evolving global society.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ripley High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining strong community ties and promoting a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and participate in school spirit initiatives. By integrating modern learning standards with traditional community values, Ripley High School strives to be a cornerstone of educational excellence in Tippah County.
465
Total Students
38.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    222 (47.7%)
  • Black
    117 (25.2%)
  • Hispanic
    89 (19.1%)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Tippah School District
Phone: (662)837-7583
Website: http://www.stsd.ms
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 305
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 125
Grade 10 123
Grade 11 122
Grade 12 95
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NORTH SOUTH TIPPAH VOC TECH CENTER
South Tippah School District
0 Students
2560 CR 501
Ripley, MS 38663 (3.6 miles away)
High School 10th - 12th