Rolla, MO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,804 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Rolla is in south-central Missouri's Heritage Ozark Region.
Cultural Attractions
The Leach Theater at the University of Missouri-Rolla provides a venue for the performing arts.
Recreation
The Current and Jack's Fork Rivers run through the heart of the region and feature caves, springs, and bluffs along their 134-miles course.
Historical
One of the original settlers of the city thought it should be named "Raleigh", after his hometown in North Carolina; other settlers agreed but disliked the spelling.
Economy
The Rolla region is a university based community with a highly educated workforce.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 5 |
| Number of middle schools | 5 |
| Number of high schools | 4 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
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Colleges ranked by U.S. News
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