| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James R-I School District | Saint James | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,666 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rolla 31 School District | Rolla | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 4,161 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Phelps County R-III School District | Edgar Springs | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 157 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Newburg R-II School District | Jerome | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 402 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Phelps County compares
Together they enroll 6,386 students across 14 schools. The largest is Rolla 31 School District with 4,161 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Phelps County, Missouri
Phelps County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Phelps County is St. James R-I School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Phelps County, MO?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Phelps County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Phelps County, MO?
Of the districts serving Phelps County, St. James R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.