Rolla Jr. High vs St. James Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolla Jr. High
Rolla · Public middle · Grades 7–8
577 students
St. James Middle
ST James · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
| Measure | Rolla Jr. High Rolla, Missouri | St. James Middle ST James, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 392 | #265 of 392 |
| National rank | #5710 of 15,369 | #9544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 577 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Rolla | ST James |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolla Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 41.3).
- •Rolla Jr. High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Rolla Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Rolla Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 51.8%).
- •Rolla Jr. High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Rolla Jr. High is the larger school with 577 students compared with 369.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rolla Jr. High better than St. James Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rolla Jr. High ranks higher (59.0 vs 41.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rolla Jr. High and St. James Middle?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Rolla and ST James in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rolla Jr. High: 577. St. James Middle: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rolla Jr. High and St. James Middle rank in Missouri?
Rolla Jr. High is 131st of 392 and St. James Middle is 265th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).