For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,038 students in Ripley, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ripley, MS are Ripley High School and Pine Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Ripley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Mississippi public high schools.
Ripley, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ripley High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ripley, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Pine Grove High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3510a Cr 600
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Gr: PK-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
North South Tippah Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
2560 Cr 501
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-9798
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-9798
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ripley, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ripley, MS include Ripley High School and Pine Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ripley?
3 public high schools are located in Ripley.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley?
Ripley public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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