Phelps County Schools & Education
Phelps County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,330
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#38
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Phelps County
Measured School Summary
Phelps County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,330 per pupil, Phelps County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Missouri average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Phelps County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
1.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,330
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
15
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Phelps County has 15 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Phelps County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Phelps County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#38
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
ROLLA 31
Elementary to high school visible
4,161 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
ST. JAMES R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,666 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
NEWBURG R-II
Elementary and high visible
402 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
PHELPS CO. R-III
Elementary school only in this slice
157 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
ROLLA 31 is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Phelps County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Phelps County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Phelps County, Missouri
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A robust education network in central Missouri
Phelps County supports 6,418 students across 15 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools. Four distinct districts manage this infrastructure, ensuring a mix of primary and secondary options for local families. The county maintains one specialized school dedicated to special education services.
Rolla 31 leads the county's school system
The Rolla 31 school district is the region's largest, serving 4,161 students across eight different schools. St. James R-I follows as the second-largest provider with 1,666 students. No charter schools operate within the county, as all 15 schools are traditional public institutions.
A blend of town and rural campuses
Twelve of the county's schools are situated in town settings, while three serve rural areas. Students typically attend mid-sized campuses, with an average enrollment of 494. Rolla Sr. High stands as the largest institution with 1,323 students, while smaller rural schools provide a more intimate learning environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Phelps County
Reported Enrollment
6,418
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Phelps County
ROLLA 31
GuideST. JAMES R-I
NEWBURG R-II
PHELPS CO. R-III
15 Public Schools in Phelps County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROLLA SR. HIGH | Profile | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,323 |
| ROLLA MIDDLE | Record | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 837 |
| LUCY WORTHAM JAMES ELEM. | Record | ST. JAMES R-I | ST JAMES, 65559Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 743 |
| ROLLA JR. HIGH | Record | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 618 |
| ST. JAMES HIGH | Record | ST. JAMES R-I | ST JAMES, 65559Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 553 |
| COL. JOHN B. WYMAN ELEM. | Record | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 482 |
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. | Record | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 470 |
| HARRY S. TRUMAN ELEM. | Record | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 431 |
| ST. JAMES MIDDLE | Record | ST. JAMES R-I | ST JAMES, 65559Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 370 |
| NEWBURG HIGH | Record | NEWBURG R-II | NEWBURG, 65550Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 208 |
| NEWBURG ELEM. | Record | NEWBURG R-II | NEWBURG, 65550Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 194 |
| PHELPS CO. ELEM. | Record | PHELPS CO. R-III | EDGAR SPRINGS, 65462Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 157 |
| B W ROBINSON SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 32 |
| ROLLA TECHNICAL CTR. | Record | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| ROLLA TECHNICAL INST. | Record | ROLLA 31 | ROLLA, 65401Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
ROLLA SR. HIGH
ROLLA 31
ROLLA, 65401 / Town: Remote
B W ROBINSON SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
ROLLA, 65401 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,330
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Phelps County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Phelps County, Missouri?
Phelps County supports 6,418 students across 15 public schools, including six elementary and five high schools. Four distinct districts manage this infrastructure, ensuring a mix of primary and secondary options for local families. The county maintains one specialized school dedicated to special education services.
What are the major school districts in Phelps County, Missouri?
The Rolla 31 school district is the region's largest, serving 4,161 students across eight different schools. St. James R-I follows as the second-largest provider with 1,666 students. No charter schools operate within the county, as all 15 schools are traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Phelps County?
Twelve of the county's schools are situated in town settings, while three serve rural areas. Students typically attend mid-sized campuses, with an average enrollment of 494. Rolla Sr. High stands as the largest institution with 1,323 students, while smaller rural schools provide a more intimate learning environment.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.