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Schools in Joplin, MO
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Joplin has 15 public schools
with a total enrollment of 7,359 students
and 524 teachers.
There are 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
Public Schools (15)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOPLIN HIGH | High | 2,233 | 120 | 18.6:1 |
| EAST MIDDLE | Middle | 597 | 43 | 13.9:1 |
| SOUTH MIDDLE | Middle | 573 | 42 | 13.6:1 |
| IRVING ELEMENTARY | Elementary | 527 | 43 | 12.3:1 |
| NORTH MIDDLE | Middle | 517 | 43 | 12.0:1 |
| CECIL FLOYD ELEM. | Elementary | 497 | 43 | 11.6:1 |
| STAPLETON ELEM. | Elementary | 410 | 30 | 13.7:1 |
| SOARING HEIGHTS ELEM. | Elementary | 407 | 32 | 12.7:1 |
| MCKINLEY ELEM. | Elementary | 310 | 28 | 11.1:1 |
| KELSEY NORMAN ELEM. | Elementary | 301 | 19 | 15.8:1 |
| JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. | — | 291 | 17 | 17.1:1 |
| EASTMORLAND ELEM. | Elementary | 244 | 22 | 11.1:1 |
| ROYAL HEIGHTS ELEM. | Elementary | 244 | 21 | 11.6:1 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. | Elementary | 192 | 19 | 10.1:1 |
| GATEWAY SCHOOL | High | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 |
Colleges & Universities (5)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern State University | Public | Bachelor's | 4,658 | $8,400 |
| Ozark Christian College | Private Non-Profit | Bachelor's | 736 | $15,550 |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Public | Certificate | 86 | — |
| New Dimensions School of Hair Design | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 43 | — |
| Kansas City University | Private Non-Profit | Graduate | — | — |