Ripley Middle School

Lauderdale County
309 Charles Griggs AVE
Ripley, TN 38063
477 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ripley Middle School, located in Ripley, Tennessee, serves as a key educational institution within the Lauderdale County School District. Situated on Charles Griggs Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its adolescent student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school, aiming to build a strong foundation for their future educational and career goals.

As a community-focused school, Ripley Middle School utilizes its official district website to provide parents and students with essential resources, including academic updates, event calendars, and school policies. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining an engaging learning environment that encourages student participation in both academic and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing clear communication and structured support systems, the school seeks to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed within the Lauderdale County educational framework.
477
Total Students
37.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    237 (49.7%)
  • White
    196 (41.1%)
  • Two or More
    30 (6.3%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Lauderdale County
Phone: (731)635-1391
Website: http://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 165
Grade 7 140
Grade 8 172
Gender Ratio