For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,343 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 38% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Cape Girardeau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than 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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 28% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cape Girardeau County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Sr. High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Grades: 9-12
| 1,712 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 36% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4198 State Hwy E
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3630
Oak Ridge, MO 63769
(573) 266-3630
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Delta High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
324 Liberty St
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2511
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Girardeau Car Tech Ctr.
Vocational School
1080 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 334-0826
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3445 Armstrong Dr
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5814
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5814
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 N Middle
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Cape Girardeau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Parkview (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1020 South Parkway Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 290-5799
Grades: Inquire with school
| 41 students
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, MO?
8 public high schools are located in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
Cape Girardeau County, MO public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 28% (majority Black).
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