For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,091 students in Phelps County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, MO are St. James High School, B W Robinson School and Rolla Sr. High 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 32% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Phelps County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. James High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Phelps County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 E Scioto
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
B W Robinson School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Rolla Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Bulldog Run
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #44.
Newburg High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
500 Forum Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phelps County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
B W Robinson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
300 Lanning Lane
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 368-2393
Grades: Inquire with school
| 31 students
Test 123 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
807 West 11th Street
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 364-3915
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 364-3915
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
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, B W Robinson School and Rolla Sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Phelps County, MO?
6 public high schools are located in Phelps County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County, MO?
Phelps County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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