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RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

#1 WEST SCHOOL STREET, RIPLEY, WV 25271JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
613
Students
Total enrolled
$14,311
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
11% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 613 students in grades 06–08 in RIPLEY, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,311 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
13.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle in RIPLEY, West Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 613 students. The district invests $14,311 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

613
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution343 male · 270 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Student Composition
97%
White97%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540054001239

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,311Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,311
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,297
Student Support$2,719
Administration$1,717
Operations$2,147
Other$1,431
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,311 spent per student, an estimated $6,340 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
37%
State government
47.2%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal programs
16.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (304)372-7350
NCES ID: 540054001239
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RIPLEY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
#1 WEST SCHOOL STREET, RIPLEY, WV 25271
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.