Best Public Schools in Zip Code 38663

The 38663 zip code area is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the South Tippah School District. While the district is ranked 37 out of 130 in Mississippi and has a 4-star rating, the schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with Pine Grove High School and Ripley High School standing out as top performers.

Pine Grove High School, an alternative school, consistently outperforms the district and state in core subjects, with particularly strong results in 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Meanwhile, Ripley High School is ranked 39 out of 228 Mississippi high schools and excels in End-of-Course exams, especially in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Both schools serve a high-need student population, with over 99% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The other schools in the area, Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School, generally perform at or above the district average, but with some areas where they fall below the state average. The racial makeup of the schools varies, with Pine Grove High School having a predominantly white student population, while the other schools are more diverse. Overall, the schools in the 38663 zip code area serve a high-need student population, with funding levels ranging from $7,122 to $9,684 per student.