For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in Phelps County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, MO are St. James Middle School, Phelps Co. Elementary 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phelps County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. James Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Dr
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Phelps Co. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17790 State Route M
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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.
Rolla Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1360 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Gr: 7-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, MO include St. James Middle School, Phelps Co. Elementary School and B W Robinson School.
How many public middle schools are located in Phelps County?
5 public middle schools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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