For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,506 students in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Jackson Sr. High School, Parkview School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cape Girardeau County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Missouri public high schools.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson Sr. High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cape Girardeau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Sr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Parkview School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 S Parkway Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3630
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Delta High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 Liberty St
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2511
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2511
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Center
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
609 N Middle
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO include Jackson Sr. High School, Parkview School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cape Girardeau County?
8 public high schools are located in Cape Girardeau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau County?
Cape Girardeau County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cape Girardeau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cape Girardeau County include: Central High School vs. Jackson Sr. High School, Delta High School vs. Central High School, Jackson Sr. High School vs. Central High School
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