Best Schools in Tippah County, MS
Tippah County, MS has 11 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,944 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Tippah County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tippah County, MS
The top high schools in Tippah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kossuth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 407 Students
2. Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tippah School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 Students
3. Biggersville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tippah County, MS
The top middle schools in Tippah County, 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
South Tippah School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 477 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tippah County, MS
The top elementary schools in Tippah County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chalybeate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Tippah School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 266 Students
2. Ripley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tippah School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 557 Students
3. Alcorn Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alcorn School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tippah County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tippah County, MS has a total population of 21,815 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tippah County, MS
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 Tippah County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tippah County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tippah County, MS.
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 Tippah County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tippah County, MS
How many schools are in Tippah County, MS?
Tippah County, MS has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,944 students in total.
How do schools in Tippah County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Tippah County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Tippah County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tippah County?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tippah County
4 places in Tippah County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Ripley (4)
- Walnut (2)
- Blue Mountain (1)
- Falkner (1)
School districts (2)
- South Tippah School Dist (5 schools)
- North Tippah School Dist (3 schools)