Cape Girardeau County Public Schools
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
27
public schools
Total Enrollment
10,967
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Cape Girardeau County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Missouri; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cape Girardeau County has 5 district entries. JACKSON R-II is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 10 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. CAPE GIRARDEAU has the most listed schools, with 13 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 15 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Cape Girardeau County
Reported Enrollment
10,967
27 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Cape Girardeau County
JACKSON R-II
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
OAK RIDGE R-VI
NELL HOLCOMB R-IV
DELTA R-V
27 Public Schools in Cape Girardeau County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON SR. HIGH | Profile | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,764 |
| CENTRAL HIGH | Profile | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63703City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,341 |
| RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH | Listed only | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 872 |
| JACKSON MIDDLE | Listed only | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Suburb: Small | 5–6 | Middle | 815 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY | Listed only | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 717 |
| CENTRAL JR. HIGH | Listed only | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 618 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE | Listed only | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701City: Small | 5–6 | Middle | 604 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. | Listed only | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63703City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 483 |
| CLIPPARD ELEM. | Listed only | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 470 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | Listed only | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Suburb: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 409 |
| ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. | Listed only | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Suburb: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 388 |
| WEST LANE ELEM. | Listed only | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Suburb: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 385 |
| ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. | Listed only | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 351 |
| BLANCHARD ELEM. | Listed only | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 296 |
| NORTH ELEM. | Listed only | JACKSON R-II | JACKSON, 63755Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 265 |
| NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. | Listed only | NELL HOLCOMB R-IV | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 244 |
| FRANKLIN ELEM. | Listed only | CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 217 |
| OAK RIDGE HIGH | Listed only | OAK RIDGE R-VI | OAK RIDGE, 63769Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 193 |
| OAK RIDGE ELEM. | Listed only | OAK RIDGE R-VI | OAK RIDGE, 63769Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 167 |
| DELTA HIGH | Listed only | DELTA R-V | DELTA, 63744Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 119 |
JACKSON SR. HIGH
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Suburb: Small
CENTRAL HIGH
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63703 / City: Small
RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Suburb: Small
JACKSON MIDDLE
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Suburb: Small
EAST ELEMENTARY
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Suburb: Small
CENTRAL JR. HIGH
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 / City: Small
CENTRAL MIDDLE
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 / City: Small
JEFFERSON ELEM.
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63703 / City: Small
CLIPPARD ELEM.
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 / City: Small
SOUTH ELEM.
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Suburb: Small
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Suburb: Small
WEST LANE ELEM.
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Suburb: Small
ALMA SCHRADER ELEM.
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 / City: Small
BLANCHARD ELEM.
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 / City: Small
NORTH ELEM.
JACKSON R-II
JACKSON, 63755 / Rural: Fringe
NELL HOLCOMB ELEM.
NELL HOLCOMB R-IV
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 / Rural: Fringe
FRANKLIN ELEM.
CAPE GIRARDEAU 63
CAPE GIRARDEAU, 63701 / City: Small
OAK RIDGE HIGH
OAK RIDGE R-VI
OAK RIDGE, 63769 / Rural: Distant
OAK RIDGE ELEM.
OAK RIDGE R-VI
OAK RIDGE, 63769 / Rural: Distant
DELTA HIGH
DELTA R-V
DELTA, 63744 / Rural: Distant
Cape Girardeau County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cape Girardeau County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Missouri. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cape Girardeau County public school directory?
The directory lists 27 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cape Girardeau County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cape Girardeau County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cape Girardeau County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Cape Girardeau County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.