RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the South Tippah School District school district, located in Ripley, MS with about 571 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (662) 837-7959 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
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RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Ripley, MS with about 571 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
571
Teachers:
33.63
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 571 students

White
52.2%
Black or African American
29.1%
Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.