For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,282 students in Tippah County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tippah County, MS are Ripley Elementary School, Chalybeate Elementary School 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tippah County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tippah County (2026-27)
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) 837-3684
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-3684
Gr: K-4 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Chalybeate Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2471 Hwy 354
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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.
Walnut Attendance Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Gr: K-13 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Falkner Attendance Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Gr: PK-13 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
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%
Tippah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tippah County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tippah County, MS include Ripley Elementary School, Chalybeate Elementary School and Pine Grove High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tippah County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Tippah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tippah County?
Tippah County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tippah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tippah County include: Ripley Elementary School vs. Chalybeate Elementary School, Falkner Attendance Center vs. Walnut Attendance Center, Walnut Attendance Center vs. Chalybeate Elementary School
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