Schools in Dexter, Missouri (2025)
5 schools · 2,008 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 447.
Dexter, in Missouri, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,008 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Dexter's schools is 447, above the Missouri median of 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Southwest Elem. (63.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Dexter High (59.9, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Central Elem. (55.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Dexter High (553 students), T. S. Hill Middle (475 students), Central Elem. (447 students).
Ranked schools in Dexter
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Missouri.
- 163Southwest Elem.Dexter · Public Elementary60.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 441 students
- 260Dexter HighDexter · Public High42% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 356Central Elem.Dexter · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 447 students
- 439T. S. Hill MiddleDexter · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 475 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Elem. Dexter · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 60.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 441 |
| 2 | Dexter High Dexter · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 3 | Central Elem. Dexter · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 55.6 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 447 |
| 4 | T. S. Hill Middle Dexter · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 475 |
Other schools in Dexter
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Dexter side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dexter?
Southwest Elem. is the highest-ranked school in Dexter with a Success Index (US) of 63.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Dexter?
Dexter has 5 schools (2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 2,008 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Dexter?
The median Enrollment across schools in Dexter is 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.