Best Schools in Phelps County, MO
Phelps County, MO has 24 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,031 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Phelps County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Phelps County, MO
The top high schools in Phelps County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
2. Salem Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem R-80 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
3. Rolla Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
4. Waynesville Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waynesville R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1704 Students
5. Licking High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
6. Dixon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 277 Students
7. Newburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newburg R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Phelps County, MO
The top middle schools in Phelps County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rolla Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
2. Rolla Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 837 Students
3. St. James Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
4. Dixon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Phelps County, MO
The top elementary schools in Phelps County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harry S. Truman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 431 Students
2. Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 482 Students
3. Lucy Wortham James Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 743 Students
4. Dixon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dixon R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
5. Phelps Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phelps Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
6. Dent-phelps Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dent-phelps R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
7. Mark Twain Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 470 Students
8. Newburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newburg R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 194 Students
9. Licking Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
10. St Patrick Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 214 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Phelps County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Phelps County, MO has a total population of 44,638 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Phelps County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Phelps County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Phelps County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Phelps County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Phelps County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Phelps County, MO
How many schools are in Phelps County, MO?
Phelps County, MO has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,031 students in total.
How do schools in Phelps County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Phelps County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Phelps County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Phelps County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Phelps County
4 places in Phelps County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Rolla (7)
- St James (3)
- Newburg (2)
- Edgar Springs (1)
School districts (2)
- Rolla 31 (6 schools)
- St. James R-I (3 schools)