Best Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Cape Girardeau County, MO has 39 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 23 elementary) serving 13,845 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Cape Girardeau County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
The top high schools in Cape Girardeau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
2. Advance High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Advance R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
3. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
4. Delta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Oak Ridge High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Ridge R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Girardot Center For Youth
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 18 Students
7. Meadow Heights High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meadow Heights R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
The top middle schools in Cape Girardeau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Russell Hawkins Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 872 Students
2. Jackson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 815 Students
3. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 604 Students
4. Central Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
5. Meadow Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meadow Heights R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
The top elementary schools in Cape Girardeau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 717 Students
2. Blanchard Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 296 Students
3. North Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 265 Students
4. West Lane Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 385 Students
5. Orchard Drive Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 388 Students
6. Delta Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
7. Alma Schrader Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students
8. South Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 409 Students
9. Meadow Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meadow Heights R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 215 Students
10. Advance Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Advance R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cape Girardeau County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cape Girardeau County, MO has a total population of 81,710 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cape Girardeau County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cape Girardeau County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cape Girardeau County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cape Girardeau County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
How many schools are in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
Cape Girardeau County, MO has 39 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 13,845 students in total.
How do schools in Cape Girardeau County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Cape Girardeau County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Cape Girardeau County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cape Girardeau County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cape Girardeau County
5 places in Cape Girardeau County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Cape Girardeau (10)
- Jackson (9)
- Delta (2)
- Oak Ridge (2)
- Millersville (1)
School districts (2)
- Jackson R-Ii (10 schools)
- Cape Girardeau 63 (8 schools)