Ripley Middle School

Jackson County Schools
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
586 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ripley Middle School, located at 1 West School Street in Ripley, West Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for the community of Jackson County. As a middle school, it provides a transitionary environment for students typically in grades 6 through 8, focusing on both academic development and the social-emotional growth characteristic of early adolescence. The school is part of the Jackson County Schools district and functions as a central hub for student life in the Ripley area, emphasizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ripley Middle School is deeply integrated into the local culture of the town. Like many middle schools in the region, it often hosts extracurricular activities, athletics, and community events that encourage student participation and school spirit. By fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking and personal responsibility, ensuring that its student body remains engaged within the local Ripley community and well-prepared for their future educational pathways.
586
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    561 (95.7%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.0%)
  • Black
    5 (0.9%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jackson County Schools
Phone: (304)372-7350
Website: http://ripleyms.jack.k12.wv.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
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 6 219
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 184
Gender Ratio