Rolla Sr. High vs St. James High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rolla Sr. High
Rolla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,398 students
St. James High
ST James · Public high · Grades 9–12
509 students
| Measure | Rolla Sr. High Rolla, Missouri | St. James High ST James, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 497 | #214 of 497 |
| National rank | #6641 of 16,910 | #7307 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,398 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 1,398 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Rolla | ST James |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rolla Sr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 54.1).
- •St. James High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Rolla Sr. High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Rolla Sr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 50.9%).
- •St. James High does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.4).
- •Rolla Sr. High is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 509.
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 Sr. High better than St. James High?
On the Success Index (US), Rolla Sr. High ranks higher (56.7 vs 54.1 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 Sr. High and St. James High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Rolla and ST James in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rolla Sr. High: 1,398. St. James High: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rolla Sr. High and St. James High rank in Missouri?
Rolla Sr. High is 187th of 497 and St. James High is 214th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).