For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,593 students in Ripley, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley, TN are Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ripley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ripley, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Grades: 3-5
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Ripley, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ripley, TN include Ripley Elementary 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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