For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,116 students in Phelps County, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Phelps County, MO are B W Robinson School, St. James High 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 24% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), 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 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rolla Sr. High School, with 94% 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 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Phelps County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B W Robinson School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
St. James High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Rolla Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Bulldog Run
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #44.
Newburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Magnet School
Magnet 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 2023)
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 B W Robinson School, St. James High School and Rolla Sr. High 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 30% (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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