- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280411000778
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ripley High School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 280411000778 · Ripley, MS High · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 13.3:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ripley Elementary School (611 students)
Ripley High School held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ripley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ripley Element
Ripley Elementary School
611 students
- Pine Grove Hig
Pine Grove High School
573 students
- This school
Ripley High School
465 students
- Ripley Middle
Ripley Middle School
459 students
- Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain High School
295 students
What this shows Ripley High School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripley High School compares
Ripley High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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.
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
District finance for South Tippah School Dist reports $11,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.