Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dexter High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dexter school district, covering approximately 126.2 square miles in Dexter, MO. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dexter High School's student population of 553 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dexter High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dexter High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#381 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dexter High School's ranking?
Dexter High School is ranked #381 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dexter High School often compared to?
Dexter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Puxico High School, Bloomfield High School, Advance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dexter High School?
The graduation rate of Dexter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Dexter High School?
553 students attend Dexter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dexter High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dexter High School?
Dexter High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dexter High School offer ?
Dexter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dexter High School part of?
Dexter High School is part of Dexter R-XI School District.
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