Best Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Cape Girardeau County, MO has a total of 48 schools including 14 high schools, 9 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 14,722 students attend Cape Girardeau County, MO schools. On average, schools in Cape Girardeau County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cape Girardeau County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Cape Girardeau County, MO has 14 high schools with 4,813 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cape Girardeau County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cape Girardeau County don't meet expectations.
1. Jackson Sr. High
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
2. Leopold High
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Leopold R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Central High
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Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
4. Oak Ridge High
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Oak Ridge R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 193 Students
5. Advance High
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Advance R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
6. Delta High
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Delta R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students
7. Chaffee Jr.-sr. High
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Chaffee R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 300 Students
8. Meadow Heights High
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Meadow Heights R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
9. Shawnee High School
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Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
10. Girardot Center For Youth
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Division Of Youth Service • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Cape Girardeau County, MO has 9 middle schools with 3,734 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cape Girardeau County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cape Girardeau County meet expectations.
1. Russell Hawkins Jr. High
SchoolGrade
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 872 Students
2. Jackson Middle
SchoolGrade
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 815 Students
3. Central Jr. High
SchoolGrade
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Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
4. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
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Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 604 Students
5. Meadow Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Meadow Heights R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
6. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO
Cape Girardeau County, MO has 24 elementary schools with 6,147 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cape Girardeau County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cape Girardeau County meet expectations.
1. Advance Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Advance R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 237 Students
2. West Lane Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 385 Students
3. Altenburg Elem.
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Altenburg 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 110 Students
4. Blanchard Elem.
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Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 296 Students
5. Alma Schrader Elem.
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Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students
6. East Elementary
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 717 Students
7. North Elem.
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 265 Students
8. Leopold Elem.
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Leopold R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 99 Students
9. South Elem.
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 409 Students
10. Orchard Drive Elem.
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Jackson R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 388 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.
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