Photo: Tim Kiser (w:User:Malepheasant) · CC BY-SA 2.5Ripley’s public schools outscore 77% of West Virginia districts
Math proficiency in Ripley’s districts is 38%, above the West Virginia average (32%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ripley, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.
From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ripley’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 45% and math 38% in spring 2022, against 41% and 32% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,967 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Ripley Middle School, then Ripley High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Ripley Christian Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Ripley’s grade
A−: better than 77% of West Virginia school districts, #18 of 61 West Virginia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the West Virginia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ripley, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Ripley
Ripley Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 570 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Ripley
Ripley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 586 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Ripley
Ripley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 586 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Ripley
Ripley Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 586 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Ripley
Ripley High School
Grades 9–12 · 768 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Ripley
Ripley High School
Grades 9–12 · 768 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Ripley
Ripley High School
Grades 9–12 · 768 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Ripley
Ripley High School
Grades 9–12 · 768 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Ripley’s public schools are run by Jackson County School District, which also serves Ravenswood. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Ripley vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Ripley’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Ripley | A− | Jackson County |
Every school in Ripley
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Ripley’s schools
Are Ripley’s schools good?
By West Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Ripley children attend outscore 77% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #18 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ripley in?
Jackson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,977 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Ripley kids go to high school?
Ripley High School, with 768 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Ripley’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Jackson County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.
How much does Ripley spend per student?
$15,967 in Jackson County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Ripley?
Yes: Ripley Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 96 students).
Parents talk
What Ripley families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Ripley → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.