For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,409 students in Tippah County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Tippah County, MS are Ripley High School, Walnut Attendance Center and Pine Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tippah County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Tippah County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Tippah County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tippah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ripley High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Attendance Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Grades: K-12
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 W. Mill Street
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Grades: PK-12
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Falkner Attendance Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Grades: PK-12
| 514 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Tippah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20771 Highway 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-3947
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-3947
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tippah County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Tippah County, MS include Ripley High School, Walnut Attendance Center and Pine Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tippah County?
6 public high schools are located in Tippah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tippah County?
Tippah County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Tippah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tippah County include: Walnut Attendance Center vs. Falkner Attendance Center
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