For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,692 students in Ripley, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley, MS are Ripley Elementary School, Pine Grove High School and Ripley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ripley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ripley, MS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 W Terry Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Grades: K-4
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Grove High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3510a Cr 600
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Grades: PK-12
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Grades: 5-8
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley, MS include Ripley Elementary School, Pine Grove High School and Ripley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ripley?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ripley.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley?
Ripley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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