#150 of 497 high schools in Missouri
#5816 of 16,910 nationally
About Dexter High
Dexter High is a public high located in Dexter, in the Dexter R-Xi school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 553 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 150th of 497 ranked high schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 553.
There are 5 schools in Dexter; Dexter High ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dexter High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dexter High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southwest Elem.
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades K–2
441 students · 232 m away
Southwest Elementary Preschool
Dexter · Public other · Grades PK–PK
92 students · 232 m away
T. S. Hill Middle
Dexter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students · 249 m away
Central Elem.
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
447 students · 544 m away
Bloomfield Elem.
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
229 students · 11 km away
Bloomfield High
Bloomfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
167 students · 11 km away
Bloomfield Middle
Bloomfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
186 students · 11 km away
Richland High
Essex · Public high · Grades 7–12
125 students · 13 km away
Richland Elem.
Essex · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
158 students · 13 km away
Bernie High
Bernie · Public high · Grades 7–12
195 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Aurora High
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students
Reeds Spring High
Reeds Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
560 students
Bayless Senior High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students
Chillicothe High
Chillicothe · Public high · Grades 9–12
563 students
Owensville High
Owensville · Public high · Grades 9–12
541 students
Ste. Genevieve Sr. High
Ste Genevieve · Public high · Grades 9–12
566 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dexter High a good school?
Dexter High has a Success Index (US) of 59.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #150 of 497 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dexter High rank in Missouri?
Dexter High ranks #150 of 497 high schools in Missouri and #5816 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dexter High?
Dexter High had 553 students in 2025.
Is Dexter High a elementary school or a high school?
Dexter High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dexter High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dexter High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.