RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Jackson County Schools school district, located in RIPLEY, WV with about 674 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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, 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.

For more information, contact RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 372-7350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

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RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in RIPLEY, WV with about 674 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
674
Teachers:
41.95
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 674 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.2%
Two or more races
1.0%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.