Top Rankings
South Tippah School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,403 students in South Tippah School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in South Tippah School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,028 Schools
# Students
2,403 Students
432,864 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
30,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Tippah School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.4%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
40%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,756. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,206 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$6,387 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$6,242 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,990
$14,756
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,206
$14,421
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Tippah School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 S Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 W Terry Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-3684
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-3684
Gr: K-4 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
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 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
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 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Tippah School District?
South Tippah School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,403 students.
What is the rank of South Tippah School District?
South Tippah School District is ranked #48 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Highest math proficiency (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 District?
59% of South Tippah School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Tippah School District?
South Tippah 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 District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,206 is less than the state median of $14,421. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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