What grades does Ripley Middle School serve?

Ripley Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Ripley area.

Where is Ripley Middle School located?

Ripley Middle School is a town school in Ripley, TN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ripley Middle School is 13.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Ripley, TN?

Schools in Ripley include Ripley Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Ripley area.

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Ripley Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Ripley, Tennessee|Lauderdale County

Ripley, TN 38063

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Mon

Labor Day (No School)Holiday

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Sep

Mon

Labor Day (No School)Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Thu

Family/Teacher ConferencesStaff Day

Sep

Thu

Family/Teacher ConferencesStaff Day

Sep

Tue

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

487

Student:Teacher

13.5:1

Locale

Town

District

Lauderdale County

Phone

(731)635-1391

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

11 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1

Better than average in TN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

320

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

88% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,162

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,403

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,947

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 28%State 56%Local 17%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.5%

Below 150% poverty line

5.9%

Unemployment rate

10.1%

Uninsured residents

18.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

535

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

505

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

193 (38%)

Speech/Language Impairment

107 (21%)

Other Health Impairment

82 (16%)

Autism

49 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

29 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

477

Current enrollment

Declining(-22% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day (No School)

Holiday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day (No School)

Holiday

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

Family/Teacher Conferences

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break (No School)	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break (No School)	Break	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early Student Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Staff Professional Development (PM)	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early Student Release Day	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Staff Professional Development (PM)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (No School)	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (No School)	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Inservice	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Staff Professional Development	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Staff Professional Development	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Feb 4, 2027	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Family/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day (No School)	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break (No School)	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break (No School)	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Student Release Day	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Staff Professional Development (PM)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Staff Professional Development (PM)	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Early Student Release Day	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday (No School)	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday (No School)	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	RHS Graduation	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	RHS Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	HHS Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	HHS Graduation	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—