Enrollment
614
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 470231000838
Ripley High School — Ripley, TN
Federal NCES profile for Ripley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 31
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ripley High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ripley High School reports 614 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 307 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 44.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lauderdale County spends $12,960 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.0% from local sources (property taxes), 55.2% from the state, and 26.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ripley High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 70% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 614 Top 70% in Tennessee — larger than 30% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 17.3:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470231000838
Student demographics
African American 58.1%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 307:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 44.3%
In-school suspensions 198
Out-of-school suspensions 85
Expulsions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lauderdale County, which includes Ripley High School.
$12,960
Per student
+5%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 26.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ripley High School
How many students attend Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has 614 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ripley, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School is 17.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripley High School?
The largest demographic group at Ripley High School is African American at 58.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ripley, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.