Top Rankings
Dexter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 291 students in Dexter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Dexter School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
291 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dexter School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.2%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2016. View full 27-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2005–2021. View full 32-year historical data
% White
93%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,234 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,495
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,234
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Dexter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dexter School District?
Dexter School District manages 2 public schools serving 291 students.
What is the rank of Dexter School District?
Dexter School District is ranked #38 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter School District?
93% of Dexter School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dexter School District?
Dexter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Dexter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,234 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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