Ripley High School

2 School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 806 students in grades 9-12, Ripley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ripley High School's student population of 806 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
806 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Ripley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ripley High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#263 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ripley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ripley High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
98%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Ripley High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Ripley High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ripley High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ripley High School's ranking?
Ripley High School is ranked #263 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Ripley High School often compared to?
Ripley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ravenswood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ripley High School?
The graduation rate of Ripley High School is 93%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ripley High School?
806 students attend Ripley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ripley High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ripley High School offer ?
Ripley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ripley High School part of?
Ripley High School is part of Jackson County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 93% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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