For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,109 students in Ripley, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Ripley, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Ripley, WV are Fairplain Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Ripley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ripley, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Panther Dr
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 2nd Ave
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ripley, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Ripley, WV include Fairplain Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ripley?
4 public schools are located in Ripley.
What percentage of students in Ripley go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Ripley are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley?
Ripley public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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