📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Missouri: 9 Rated Districts
MAP 2025 · percentile among Missouri districts
| Rank in MO | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Leopold R-III School District | Leopold | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Jackson R-II School District | Jackson | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #3 | Zalma R-V School District | Zalma | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #4 | Woodland R-IV School District | Marble Hill | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #5 | Delta R-V School District | Delta | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #6 | Nell Holcomb R-IV School District | Cape Girardeau | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #7 | Cape Girardeau 63 School District | Cape Girardeau | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #8 | Meadow Heights R-II School District | Patton | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #9 | Oak Ridge R-VI School District | Oak Ridge | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Illinois: 2 Rated Districts
IAR 2023–24 · percentile among Illinois districts
| Rank in IL | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 | Tamms | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
| #2 | Cairo Community Unit School District 1 | Cairo | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from MAP 2025 (Missouri); IAR 2023–24 (Illinois) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Missouri part of the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in the Missouri part of the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area, the highest-rated is Leopold R-III School District (Leopold), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th percentile of Missouri districts on MAP 2025 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Illinois part of the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area? ▼
Among the 2 rated districts in the Illinois part of the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area, the highest-rated is Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 (Tamms), rated 1/10 (Poor) and in the 2nd percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.