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#365 of 635 schools in WV
Ripley High School
High School · Jackson County Schools · Ripley, WV
A Jackson County Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
2 School St, Ripley, WV 25271
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ripley High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ripley 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated923/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ripley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,101
Median home value
$156,700
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Ravenswood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ripley High School is listed in JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripley High School
Ripley High School is a public high school in Ripley, WV, part of Jackson County Schools, serving approximately 788 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #365 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripley High School
What grades does Ripley High School serve?
Ripley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ripley High School?
Ripley High School has an enrollment of approximately 788 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripley High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripley High School rank in WV?
Ripley High School ranks #365 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Ripley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Ripley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripley High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ripley High School a charter school?
No, Ripley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripley High School a Title I school?
No, Ripley High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 788
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (304) 372-7355
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 25271)
- 7,974
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 25271; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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