Enrollment
143
High
DISTRICT 230 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIPLEY·NCES 402595001378
Ripley High School
403 E Cook ST, Ripley, OK 74062 · (918) 372-4245 · Payne County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL143 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
90 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 28 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 38 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 41 | 29% |
| Grade 12 | 36 | 25% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within RIPLEY. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Ripley High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Payne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 143 | #267 of 467 | #5 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.9% | #158 of 323 | #3 of 7 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
143
+1 (+1%) vs 2020
+31% since 1990-91, when it was 109
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 143 | 9.9 | 14.4:1 | 63% (90) |
| 2023-24 | 144 | 10.7 | 13.4:1 | 63% (90) |
| 2022-23 | 143 | 8.6 | 16.7:1 | 63% (90) |
| 2020-21 | 142 | 9 | 15.8:1 | 59% (84) |
| 2017-18 | 136 | 9.6 | 14.2:1 | 57% (77) |
| 2015-16 | 125 | 8 | 15.6:1 | 78% (98) |
| 2010-11 | 149 | 9 | 16.6:1 | 70% (104) |
| 2000-01 | 142 | 10 | 14.2:1 | 47% (67) |
| 1990-91 | 109 | 9 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ripley High School.
About Ripley High School
Ripley High School is a small high school based in Ripley, Oklahoma. Enrollment is 143 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 9 through 12. Against the 443-student average for high schools in Oklahoma, enrollment here is 68% lower.
RIPLEY oversees Ripley High School and 1 other school, with 460 students in total.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Ripley High School is White (49%). Smaller groups are 27% Native American, 21% multiracial, and 4% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Payne County is roughly 75% White. Ripley High School has a diversity index of 64%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 9.9 full-time positions, a ratio of 14.4:1. For comparison, high schools in Oklahoma average 15.4:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 63%. The gap from the 52% average for public schools in Payne County is 11 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Payne County show that median household income is about $49,809, roughly 40% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Ripley High School is one of 26 public schools in Payne County, which together enroll about 10,609 students.
The next-closest public school is Ripley Elementary School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside ten miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Ripley High School is Rural: Distant.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 142 in 2020-21, 143 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 15.8:1 in 2020-21 to 14.4:1 in 2024-25.
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Payne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
82,972
Census ACS
Median income
$49,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
10,609 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Ripley Elementary School0.1 mi · 317
- Perkins-Tryon Intermediate Elementary School6.9 mi · 366
- Perkins-Tryon High School7.0 mi · 454
- Perkins-Tryon Elementary School7.0 mi · 441
- Cushing Pre-Kindergarten Schl7.5 mi · 89
- Cushing Upper Elementary School7.8 mi · 360
Frequently asked questions
About Ripley High SchoolHow many students attend Ripley High School?
Ripley High School enrolls approximately 143 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Ripley High School serve?
Ripley High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Ripley High School have?
Ripley High School employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Ripley High School?
Student demographics at Ripley High School are roughly 49% White, 4% Hispanic, 21% Two or more.
Who oversees Ripley High School?
Ripley High School is overseen by RIPLEY in Payne County.
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