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Best Schools in Ripley, WV
Ripley, WV has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,207 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Ripley greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ripley, WV
The top high schools in Ripley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
2. Ravenswood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ripley, WV
The top middle schools in Ripley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Ravenswood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 321 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ripley, WV
The top elementary schools in Ripley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Evans Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
2. Kenna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
3. Fairplain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
4. Ravenswood Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
5. Gilmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
6. Ripley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
7. Cottageville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
8. Henry J Kaiser Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 278 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ripley, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ripley, WV has a total population of 6,692 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ripley, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ripley, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ripley, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ripley, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ripley, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ripley, WV
How many schools are in Ripley, WV?
Ripley, WV has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,207 students in total.
How do schools in Ripley perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Ripley score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Ripley greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ripley?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 34%
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Every school in Ripley
4 of 4 schools in Ripley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Ripley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.