Ripley Middle School

South Tippah School District
718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
459 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Ripley Middle School is a public educational institution located in Ripley, Mississippi, serving as a key component of the South Tippah School District. Situated on South Clayton Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their middle school years. As part of the broader district, it follows the state’s educational standards and works to prepare students for the transition into high school by providing a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between the administration, teachers, parents, and the community. By utilizing the South Tippah School District’s digital infrastructure, Ripley Middle School provides access to essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district-wide initiatives. Through this platform, the school emphasizes transparency and ongoing engagement, ensuring that families remain informed about student progress and institutional events within the Ripley area.
459
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    234 (51.0%)
  • Black
    102 (22.2%)
  • Hispanic
    84 (18.3%)
  • Two or More
    38 (8.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)837-7959
Website: http://www.stsd.ms
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 310
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 5 109
Grade 6 129
Grade 7 111
Grade 8 110
Gender Ratio