Fairplain Elementary School vs Ripley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Virginia, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairplain Elementary School
Ripley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
152 students
Ripley High School
Ripley · Public high · Grades 9–12
768 students
| Measure | Fairplain Elementary School Ripley, West Virginia | Ripley High School Ripley, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 390 | #37 of 110 |
| National rank | #9300 of 50,301 | #11956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 152 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Ripley | Ripley |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairplain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 36.1).
- •Fairplain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Ripley High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.2).
- •Ripley High School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 152.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fairplain Elementary School better than Ripley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairplain Elementary School ranks higher (72.9 vs 36.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fairplain Elementary School and Ripley High School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Ripley and Ripley in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairplain Elementary School: 152. Ripley High School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairplain Elementary School and Ripley High School rank in West Virginia?
Fairplain Elementary School is 36th of 390 and Ripley High School is 37th of 110 among elementary schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).