Ripley High School

Lauderdale County
254 Jefferson ST
Ripley, TN 38063
658 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Ripley High School, located in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, serves as a central educational institution for the community of Ripley. As part of the Lauderdale County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school’s facilities and programming aim to foster student development through a mix of core classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.

The school maintains an active presence in the region, focusing on cultivating school spirit and academic achievement. Their official website serves as a primary hub for communication, offering resources for parents, students, and staff regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, and athletic schedules. By emphasizing both scholastic rigor and participation in local initiatives, Ripley High School strives to create a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed within the Lauderdale County school system.
658
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    372 (56.5 %)
  • White
    241 (36.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lauderdale County
Phone: (731)635-2642
Website: http://www.lced.net/o/ripleyhighschool
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
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 9 168
Grade 10 170
Grade 11 177
Grade 12 143
Gender Ratio