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Best Schools in Rolla, MO
Rolla, MO has 20 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,780 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Rolla meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rolla, MO
The top high schools in Rolla, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vienna High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
2. St. James High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 553 Students
3. Rolla Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla 31 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1323 Students
4. Licking High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
5. Newburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newburg R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rolla, MO
The top middle schools in Rolla, 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. Vienna Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rolla, MO
The top elementary schools in Rolla, 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. Phelps Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Phelps Co. R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
5. Dent-phelps Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dent-phelps R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 273 Students
6. Vienna Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maries Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 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. St Patrick Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 214 Students
10. Rolla Seventh-day Adventist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rolla Seventh-day Adventist School • Private • Grades 4 - 7 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rolla, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rolla, MO has a total population of 28,457 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rolla, 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 Rolla, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rolla, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rolla, 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 Rolla, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rolla, MO
How many schools are in Rolla, MO?
Rolla, MO has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,780 students in total.
How do schools in Rolla perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Rolla score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Rolla meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rolla?
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: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Rolla
7 of 7 schools in Rolla carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 4C: 2
All 7 public schools we grade in Rolla. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.