Summary:
The city of Ripley, West Virginia is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Ripley High School and Fairplain Elementary School stand out as the top-performing schools in the area, with high statewide rankings, strong academic proficiency rates, and low student-teacher ratios.
Ripley High School is ranked 17th out of 112 West Virginia high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state and Jackson County averages in 11th-grade proficiency for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Fairplain Elementary School is ranked 100th out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools and also has a 4-star rating. The school significantly outperforms the state and county averages in 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency for Mathematics and English Language Arts.
While the data shows strong academic performance at Ripley High School and Fairplain Elementary School, it also raises questions about equity and resource allocation within the Jackson County school district. The student populations across the schools are predominantly white, with low minority representation, suggesting potential accessibility and inclusiveness concerns. Additionally, the variation in spending per student across the schools warrants further investigation to ensure equitable distribution of resources.
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