For the 2025 school year, there are 8 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 41% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% 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 91%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson Sr. High School, with 94% 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 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cape Girardeau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Sr. High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Grades: 9-12
| 1,848 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
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Silver Springs Rd
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
(573) 335-8228
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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: 6-12
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Delta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
324 Liberty St
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2511
Delta, MO 63744
(573) 794-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
| n/a 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
| 27 students
Cape Girardeau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Parkview (Closed 2023)
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?
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 30% (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, Oak Ridge High School vs. Jackson Sr. High School, Jackson Sr. High School vs. Central High School
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