For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,282 students in Tippah County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tippah County, MS are Chalybeate Elementary School, Ripley Elementary School and Walnut Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tippah County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tippah County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tippah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chalybeate Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2471 Hwy 354
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-4311
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 W Terry Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7203
Grades: K-4
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Attendance Center
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Commerce St.
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Walnut, MS 38683
(662) 223-6471
Grades: K-12
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3510a Cr 600
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7789
Grades: PK-12
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
718 S. Clayton Street
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Ripley, MS 38663
(662) 837-7959
Grades: 5-8
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Blue Mountain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 W. Mill Street
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
Grades: PK-12
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Falkner Attendance Center
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Grades: PK-12
| 514 students
Tippah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20771 Highway 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-3947
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-3947
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
20350 Hwy 15
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Falkner, MS 38629
(662) 837-7892
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tippah County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tippah County, MS include Chalybeate Elementary School, Ripley Elementary School and Walnut Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tippah County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Tippah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tippah County?
Tippah County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tippah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tippah County include: Walnut Attendance Center vs. Chalybeate Elementary School, Ripley Elementary School vs. Chalybeate Elementary School, Chalybeate Elementary School vs. Walnut Attendance Center
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