For the 2026 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 63% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ripley have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 W Terry Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Gr: K-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Gr: 5-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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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