| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson R-II School District | Burfordville | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 5,713 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Delta R-V School District | Delta | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Nell Holcomb R-IV School District | CAPE GIRARDEAU | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 244 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Cape Girardeau 63 School District | Cape Girardeau | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 4,380 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Oak Ridge R-VI School District | Daisy | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 360 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Cape Girardeau County compares
Together they enroll 10,921 students across 24 schools. The largest is Jackson R-II School District with 5,713 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County has 5 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cape Girardeau County is Jackson R-II School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Cape Girardeau County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Cape Girardeau County, MO?
Of the districts serving Cape Girardeau County, Jackson R-II School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.