For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,121 students in Cape Girardeau County, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO are Altenburg Elementary School, Parkview School and Russell Hawkins Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Girardeau County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Cape Girardeau County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Cape Girardeau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altenburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8432 Main Street
Altenburg, MO 63732
(573) 824-5857
Altenburg, MO 63732
(573) 824-5857
Grades: K-8
| 98 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.
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Grades: 7-8
| 841 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 middle schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cape Girardeau County, MO include Altenburg Elementary School, Parkview School and Russell Hawkins Jr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cape Girardeau County?
9 public middle schools are located in Cape Girardeau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Girardeau County?
Cape Girardeau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cape Girardeau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cape Girardeau County include: Delta High School vs. Echo Day Treatment Center
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