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Best Ripley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,231 students in Ripley, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ripley, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ripley, TN are Ripley Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Ripley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ripley, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Gr: 3-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Ripley High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
254 Jefferson St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-2642
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Ripley Primary
225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Gr: PK-2 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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Ripley, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Beginnings Child Development Center (Closed 2023)
313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ripley, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Ripley, TN include Ripley Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley High 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?
99% of all K-12 students in Ripley are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley?
Ripley public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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