Enrollment
465
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ripley, MS
Ripley High School
Federal NCES profile for Ripley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280411000778
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripley High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ripley · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ripley High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ripley, MS.
School address
District: South Tippah School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280411000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ripley High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ripley High School
Ripley High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ripley, Mississippi, enrolling 465 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Mississippi median, within a few percentage points of the 13.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Mississippi median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 170 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #155, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Tippah School Dist also operates Ripley Elementary School (611 students) and Pine Grove High School (573 students) alongside Ripley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ripley High School compares
Ripley High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▼ 16% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
African American 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Ripley High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Tippah School Dist, which includes Ripley High School.
$10,828
Per student
-10%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 56.2%
Federal 24.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ripley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ripley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Mountain High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ripley High School
How many students attend Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has 465 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ripley, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ripley High School?
67.5% of students at Ripley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripley High School?
The largest demographic group at Ripley High School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Ripley, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ripley High School rank among public schools in Ripley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ripley, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ripley on the city page.
Is Ripley High School a good school?
Ripley High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Tippah School Dist?
Besides Ripley High School, South Tippah School Dist also operates Ripley Elementary School (611 students), Pine Grove High School (573 students), and Ripley Middle School (459 students). See the South Tippah School Dist district page for the complete list.
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