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South Tippah School District

#42 in Best School Districts in Mississippi
  • Ripley, MS
  • 4 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      C+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    South Tippah School District is an above average, public school district located in Ripley, MS. It has 2,744 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 40% of students are at least proficient in math and 37% in reading.
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    Address
    402 Greenlee Avenue
    Ripley, MS 38663
    Telephone
    (662) 837-7156
    Website
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    South Tippah School District Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    37%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    40%
    Average Graduation Rate
    81%
    Average SAT
    —
    Average ACT
    21
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,744
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    69.7%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $43,735
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12.4%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $22,745,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $8,242/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      59%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      7%
    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    Median Household Income
    $36,442
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $594
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $96,400
    National
    $184,700

    South Tippah School District Reviews

    4 reviews
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    South Tippah School District is being modernized and improving substantially as the years go by. There is great cohesion between all schools involved. South Tippah School District has gone on to revamp its buildings and offer students and parents the best possible k-12 experience. Teachers are passionate about their positions and their source material, coaches are passionate about their student's success, and counselors are prepared to help. South Tippah School District offers transparency for parents, readily welcoming and informing them about school activities and student opportunities. Overall a great school system.
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    I love that the South Tippah School district is committed to providing an excellent education to every student. And that it allows community involvement as well. I believe school and parents working together is what it takes for a student to succeed and that's what we have here in The South Tippah School district. Whether it's academically or in sports the students here in The South Tippah School district are encouraged,supported, and given every opportunity to excel.
    It is a pretty good school, I somewhat like the school and the way they teach. I like how the teaches and other people challenge your learning.