Top Rankings
South Tippah School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,533 students in South Tippah School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in South Tippah School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,533 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Tippah School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
267 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
539 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
21%
47%
# White Students
1,558 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
62%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
162 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
55
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
206
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
168
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
223
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
165
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
41
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,841 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,214
$12,094
Spending / Student
$10,841
$11,965
Best South Tippah School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Grove High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3510a Cr 600
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Grades: PK-12
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 W Terry Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Grades: K-4
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 W. Mill Street
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Grades: PK-12
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Ripley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Grades: 5-8
| 503 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
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Tippah School Dist School District?
South Tippah School Dist School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,533 students.
What is the rank of South Tippah School Dist School District?
South Tippah School Dist School District is ranked #42 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Tippah School Dist School District?
62% of South Tippah School Dist School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Tippah School Dist School District?
South Tippah School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is South Tippah School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,841 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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