What grades does RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?

RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Middle school serving students in Ripley, MS. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL located?

RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is located at Ripley, MS in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL?

RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What schools are in Ripley, MS?

Ripley, MS is served by the local school district. RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Ripley, Mississippi|SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST

Ripley, MS 38663

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School Profile

Grades

5–8

Enrollment

473

Student:Teacher

13.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

74.0%

Phone

(662)837-7959

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

28%

33th percentile in MS

Math Proficiency

44%

64th percentile in MS

Chronic Absenteeism

10.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1

Better than average in MS

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,762

District-level data

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 56%Local 18%

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

459

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Teachers First Day

Staff Day

Tue, Jul 28, 2026

Professional Development Day

Staff Day

Wed, Jul 29, 2026

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday, students and staff off	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break Students and staff off	Break	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall Break School break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Students and staff off for Thanksgiving holiday	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal 60% Day for students	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Students and staff off for winter holidays	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher workday, students off	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday, students and staff off	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday, students and staff off	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break School break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break Students and staff off	Break	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School Last day for students	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Early Dismissal 60% Day for students	half_day	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Teachers Last Day Last day for teachers	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher workday, students off	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher workday, students off	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher workday, students off	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher workday, students off	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Professional Development Day Teacher workday, students off	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday, students and staff off	Holiday	—