For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 839 students in 63701, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 63701, MO are Central Jr. High School and Nell Holcomb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 63701 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 63701, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 63701, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 63701, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 63701, MO include Central Jr. High School and Nell Holcomb Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 63701?
2 public middle schools are located in 63701.
What is the racial composition of students in 63701?
63701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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