For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 892 students in Cape Girardeau, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cape Girardeau, MO are Parkview School, Central Jr. High School and Nell Holcomb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cape Girardeau have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cape Girardeau, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Central Jr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Whitener St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Grades: 7-8
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Nell Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6547 State Hwy 177
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-3644
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-3644
Grades: K-8
| 241 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, Missouri 九游体育s (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 middle schools in Cape Girardeau, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cape Girardeau, MO include Parkview School, Central Jr. High School and Nell Holcomb Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cape Girardeau?
5 public middle schools are located in Cape Girardeau.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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