Tippah County Schools & Education
Tippah County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,756
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,954
School Score
32/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 27/100
State Score Position
#25
of 81 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tippah County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 32/100, Tippah County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.3%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,756 per pupil, Tippah County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Mississippi average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tippah County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
32/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #25 of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data.
Completion
90.3%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,756
$198 below the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Tippah County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Tippah County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#25
of 81 Mississippi counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Elementary to high school visible
2,485 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Elementary school only in this slice
1,286 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Tippah County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tippah County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Tippah County, Mississippi
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Broad Academic Coverage for Tippah Students
Tippah County serves 3,771 students through nine public schools spread across two districts. The system is unique for its four 'other' category schools that often combine multiple grade levels to serve rural populations efficiently.
Divided Between North and South Districts
The South Tippah School District is the larger entity, overseeing six schools and 2,485 students. North Tippah School District manages the remaining three schools and 1,286 students, with no charter schools operating in the county.
Mid-Sized Schools with a Rural Heart
Six of the county's nine schools are in rural locales, with an average enrollment of 471 students per campus. Pine Grove High School is the largest with 650 students, providing a comprehensive PK-12 experience for its community.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Tippah County
Reported Enrollment
3,771
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Tippah County
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
9 Public Schools in Tippah County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | Ripley, 38663Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 650 |
| RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | Ripley, 38663Town: Remote | KG–4 | Primary | 557 |
| FALKNER ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | Falkner, 38629Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 512 |
| WALNUT ATTENDANCE CENTER | Record | NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | WALNUT, 38683Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 508 |
| RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | Ripley, 38663Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 477 |
| RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | Ripley, 38663Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 474 |
| BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | BLUE MOUNTAIN, 38610Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 327 |
| CHALYBEATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | Walnut, 38683Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 266 |
| NORTH SOUTH TIPPAH VOC TECH CENTER | Record | SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST | RIPLEY, 38663Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Vocational | 0 |
PINE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Ripley, 38663 / Rural: Distant
RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Ripley, 38663 / Town: Remote
FALKNER ATTENDANCE CENTER
NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Falkner, 38629 / Rural: Distant
WALNUT ATTENDANCE CENTER
NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
WALNUT, 38683 / Rural: Remote
BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
BLUE MOUNTAIN, 38610 / Rural: Distant
CHALYBEATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NORTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
Walnut, 38683 / Rural: Remote
NORTH SOUTH TIPPAH VOC TECH CENTER
SOUTH TIPPAH SCHOOL DIST
RIPLEY, 38663 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,756
State avg $5,954
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Schools in Tippah County, Mississippi — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tippah County, Mississippi?
Tippah County serves 3,771 students through nine public schools spread across two districts. The system is unique for its four 'other' category schools that often combine multiple grade levels to serve rural populations efficiently.
What are the major school districts in Tippah County, Mississippi?
The South Tippah School District is the larger entity, overseeing six schools and 2,485 students. North Tippah School District manages the remaining three schools and 1,286 students, with no charter schools operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Tippah County?
Six of the county's nine schools are in rural locales, with an average enrollment of 471 students per campus. Pine Grove High School is the largest with 650 students, providing a comprehensive PK-12 experience for its community.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.