For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,110 students in Phelps County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Phelps County, MO are St. James High School, Rolla Sr. High School and B W Robinson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Phelps County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rolla Sr. High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Phelps County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E Scioto
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Rolla Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Bulldog Run
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
B W Robinson School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Newburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Center
Vocational School
500 Forum Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Inst.
Vocational School
1304 E 10th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0150
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0150
Gr: 9-12
Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B W Robinson (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 Lanning Lane
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Gr: Inquire with school | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Phelps County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Phelps County, MO include St. James High School, Rolla Sr. High School and B W Robinson School.
How many public high schools are located in Phelps County?
6 public high schools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Phelps County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Phelps County include: St. James High School vs. Rolla Sr. High School, Rolla Sr. High School vs. St. James High School
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