For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 931 students in Cape Girardeau, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cape Girardeau, MO are Parkview School, Nell Holcomb Elementary School and Central Jr. High 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 30% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cape Girardeau have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Central Jr. High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Whitener St.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573) 334-2923
Gr: 7-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 middle schools in Cape Girardeau, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cape Girardeau, MO include Parkview School, Nell Holcomb Elementary School and Central Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cape Girardeau?
4 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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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