- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ripley, TN
Ripley High School
Federal NCES profile for Ripley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470231000838
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripley High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ripley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 614
- students enrolled
Ripley High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ripley, TN.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470231000838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ripley High School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 470231000838 · Ripley, TN High · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Halls Elementary School (655 students)
Ripley High School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.3 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ripley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halls Elementa
Halls Elementary School
655 students
- This school
Ripley High School
614 students
- Ripley Primary
Ripley Primary
589 students
- Ripley Middle
Ripley Middle School
477 students
- Ripley Element
Ripley Elementary
460 students
- Halls High Sch
Halls High School
339 students
What this shows Ripley High School reports 614 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$12,162
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Ripley High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,162 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripley Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ripley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ripley Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Halls High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~614 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School is 16.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Ripley, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Ripley High School, Lauderdale County also operates Halls Elementary School (655 students), Ripley Primary (589 students), and Ripley Middle School (477 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.