Public schools in Rolla, MO
9 open public schools with an address in Rolla, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,189
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rolla public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Rolla, MO: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,189 students, an average of 465 per school. The largest campus is Rolla Sr. High (1,398 students), and the largest elementary school is Harry S. Truman Elem. (448).
Rolla 31 operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.7:1, 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 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 46% 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 Rolla
Elementary schools in Rolla
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col. John B. Wyman Elem. Rolla 31 | PK–03 | 441 | 12.8:1 | |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. Rolla 31 | PK–03 | 448 | 12.6:1 | |
| Mark Twain Elem. Rolla 31 | PK–03 | 440 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Rolla
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Jr. High Rolla 31 | 07–08 | 577 | 14:1 | |
| Rolla Middle Rolla 31 | 04–06 | 857 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Rolla
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Sr. High Rolla 31 | 09–12 | 1,398 | 19.3:1 | |
| Rolla Technical Ctr. Rolla 31 · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | — | |
| Rolla Technical Inst. Rolla 31 · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rolla
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B W Robinson School Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Special Education School | KG–12 | 28 | 3.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black3.8%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Rolla schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,189 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rolla
How many public schools are in Rolla, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Rolla: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,189 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rolla?
Schools with an address in Rolla belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rolla 31 (8 schools), 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 Rolla?
Rolla Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rolla, with 1,398 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rolla?
No school with an address in Rolla 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 Rolla schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rolla public schools is 12.7:1, 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 Rolla 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