There are 27 schools in the USA with the word ripley in the name.
The word "Ripley" is commonly found in U.S. public school names primarily because many towns and counties across the country are named Ripley, often in honor of notable historical figures. For instance, some places are named after Eleazer Wheelock Ripley, a distinguished general in the War of 1812, whose legacy influenced place names in several states. As communities developed around these towns, local educational institutions naturally adopted the same names, resulting in numerous "Ripley" schools. This naming tradition reflects a broader American pattern of using local geographic or historical references for public institutions, which helps foster a sense of identity and continuity within the community. Additionally, by naming schools after regional landmarks or figures, communities aim to instill local pride and historical awareness in their students.
Indiana (4)
Ripley-Ohio-Dearborn Special Ed Coop in Sunman, INSouth Ripley Elementary School in Versailles, IN
South Ripley High School in Versailles, IN
South Ripley Junior High School in Versailles, IN
Minnesota (1)
Lake Ripley Elementary School in Litchfield, MNMissouri (2)
Ripley Co. Elementary School in Doniphan, MORipley Co. Elementary School in Gatewood, MO
Mississippi (3)
Ripley Elementary School in Ripley, MSRipley High School in Ripley, MS
Ripley Middle School in Ripley, MS
New York (1)
Ripley Central School in Ripley, NYOhio (3)
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School in Ripley, OHRipley Union Lewis Huntington Junior High School in Ripley, OH
Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Senior High School in Ripley, OH
Oklahoma (2)
Ripley Elementary School in Ripley, OKRipley High School in Ripley, OK
Tennessee (4)
Ripley Elementary School in Ripley, TNRipley High School in Ripley, TN
Ripley Middle School in Ripley, TN
Ripley Primary School in Ripley, TN
Texas (3)
Baker-Ripley Charter School in Houston, TXRipley House Charter School in Houston, TX
Ripley House Middle Campus School in Houston, TX
West Virginia (4)
Ripley Christian Academy in Ripley, WVRipley Elementary School in Ripley, WV
Ripley High School in Ripley, WV
Ripley Middle School in Ripley, WV
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate