- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ripley, TN
Ripley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ripley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470231001970
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ripley Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ripley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 477
- students enrolled
Ripley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ripley, TN.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470231001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Ripley Middle School shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 470231001970 · Ripley, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Halls Elementary School (655 students)
Ripley Middle School shrank from 526 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Ripley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Halls Elementa
Halls Elementary School
655 students
- Ripley High Sc
Ripley High School
614 students
- Ripley Primary
Ripley Primary
589 students
- This school
Ripley Middle School
477 students
- Ripley Element
Ripley Elementary
460 students
- Halls High Sch
Halls High School
339 students
What this shows Ripley Middle School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ripley Middle School compares
Ripley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 149 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
White 41.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Ripley Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ripley Primary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ripley Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Halls High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ripley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 middle 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ripley Middle School
How many students attend Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ripley, TN. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ripley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ripley Middle School is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Ripley, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ripley Middle School?
Ripley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ripley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ripley Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Lauderdale County also operates Halls Elementary School (655 students), Ripley High School (614 students), and Ripley Primary (589 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.