Public schools in Joplin, MO
18 open public schools with an address in Joplin, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,891
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Joplin public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Joplin, MO: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,891 students, an average of 438 per school. The largest campus is Joplin High (2,288 students), and the largest elementary school is Cecil Floyd Elem. (532).
Joplin Schools operates the most schools here (16), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Joplin
Elementary schools in Joplin
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Floyd Elem. Joplin Schools | KG–05 | 532 | 13.1:1 | |
| Dover Hill Elementary Joplin Schools | KG–05 | 412 | 13:1 | |
| Eastmorland Elem. Joplin Schools | KG–05 | 245 | 11:1 | |
| Irving Elementary Joplin Schools | PK–05 | 434 | 11.2:1 | |
| Jefferson Elem. Joplin Schools | KG–05 | 218 | 11.9:1 | |
| Kelsey Norman Elem. Joplin Schools | KG–05 | 300 | 14.5:1 | |
| McKinley Elem. Joplin Schools | KG–05 | 324 | 12.3:1 | |
| Royal Heights Elem. Joplin Schools | PK–05 | 277 | 13.7:1 | |
| Soaring Heights Elem. Joplin Schools | PK–05 | 395 | 12.3:1 | |
| Stapleton Elem. Joplin Schools | KG–05 | 400 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Joplin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle Joplin Schools | 06–08 | 592 | 14.3:1 | |
| North Middle Joplin Schools | 06–08 | 549 | 12.5:1 | |
| South Middle Joplin Schools | 06–08 | 596 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Joplin
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Technology Ctr. Joplin Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Gateway School Division of Youth Service | 05–12 | 11 | 5.5:1 | |
| Joplin High Joplin Schools | 09–12 | 2,288 | 18.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Joplin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College View School Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Special Education School | KG–12 | 7 | 3.5:1 | |
| Joplin Early Childhood Ctr. Joplin Schools | PK–PK | 311 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.6%
- Hispanic12.9%
- Black4.8%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.9%
- Multiracial10.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Joplin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,891 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Joplin
How many public schools are in Joplin, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Joplin: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,891 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Joplin?
Schools with an address in Joplin belong to 3 education agencies, led by Joplin Schools (16 schools), Division of Youth Service (1 school), Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Joplin?
Joplin High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Joplin, with 2,288 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Joplin?
No school with an address in Joplin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Joplin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Joplin public schools is 12.8:1, similar to the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Joplin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities