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#294 of 863 schools in MS

Top 34% in state

Pine Grove High School

School · South Tippah School Dist · Ripley, MS

A South Tippah School Dist school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

3510A CR 600, Ripley, MS 38663

  • Math 68% vs MS 55% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs MS 48% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.8% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.6% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$11,762
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Pine Grove High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
55%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 46 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pine Grove High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,298

Median home value

$137,600

Median rent

$685/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

22.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–12Not available303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

South Tippah School Dist

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,762NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Grove High School is listed in SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Grove High School

Pine Grove High School is a public school in Ripley, MS, part of South Tippah School Dist, serving approximately 611 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Grove High School

What grades does Pine Grove High School serve?

Pine Grove High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pine Grove High School?

Pine Grove High School has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Grove High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Grove High School rank in MS?

Pine Grove High School ranks #294 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Pine Grove High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Grove High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pine Grove High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Grove High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pine Grove High School a charter school?

No, Pine Grove High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Grove High School a Title I school?

No, Pine Grove High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Grove High School?

68.9% of students at Pine Grove High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
611
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tippah County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 38663)
11,468
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
42.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38663; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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