For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,327 students in Cape Girardeau, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cape Girardeau, MO are 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, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cape Girardeau have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Cape Girardeau, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Missouri average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cape Girardeau, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
609 N Middle
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Cape Girardeau, MO 63702
(573) 290-5860
Gr: 5-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cape Girardeau, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cape Girardeau, MO include Parkview School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cape Girardeau?
4 public high schools are located in Cape Girardeau.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau?
Cape Girardeau public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public high schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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