Dexter School District

311 N Main
Dexter, KS 67038-0097
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 286 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 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
286 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#30 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
40-44%
29%
40-44%
32%
30-39%
31%
≥50%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,315 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,822 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,315
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,822
$17,192

Best Dexter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 N. Main
Dexter, KS 67038
(620) 876-5415
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dexter School District?
Dexter School District manages 2 public schools serving 286 students.
What is the rank of Dexter School District?
Dexter School District is ranked #46 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter School District?
91% of Dexter School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Dexter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,822 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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