| 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 | Chaffee | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Nell Holcomb R-IV School District | Cape Girardeau | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 244 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Cape Girardeau 63 School District | Cape Girardeau | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 4,380 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| 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 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau County has 5 public school districts covering 13 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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