Rolla 31 School District

500a Forum Dr
Rolla, MO 65401-4602
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rolla 31 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,398 students in Rolla 31 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Missouri.
Public High Schools in Rolla 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Rolla 31 School District 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
743 Schools
# Students
4,161 Students
292,389 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
23,446 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rolla 31 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#227 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
41%
40%
44%
43%
38%
38%
93%
89.3%
(2022-23)
17.6%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.50
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
81%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,499 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,928
$17,244
Spending / Student
$16,499
$16,653

Best Rolla 31 School District Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rolla Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Bulldog Run
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Center
Vocational School
500 Forum Dr
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
Gr: 9-12

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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