For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in Phelps County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, MO are Phelps Co. Elementary School, B W Robinson School and St. James Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phelps County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Phelps County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Phelps County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phelps Co. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17790 State Route M
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Grades: PK-8
| 174 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
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
St. James Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Dr
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Saint James, MO 65559
(573) 265-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Rolla Jr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1360 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Grades: 7-8
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Newburg High 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
| 189 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
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 middle schools in Phelps County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Phelps County, MO include Phelps Co. Elementary School, B W Robinson School and St. James Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Phelps County?
5 public middle schools are located in Phelps County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County?
Phelps County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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