#135 of 156 high schools in New Mexico
#16479 of 16,910 nationally
About Dexter High
Dexter High is a public high located in Dexter, in the Dexter school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 264 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 135th of 156 ranked high schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (39th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 264.
There are 3 schools in Dexter; Dexter High ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)8%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.5
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
- 264
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 8%
- 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).
Dexter Middle
Dexter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students · 136 m away
Dexter Elementary
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students · 550 m away
Hagerman High
Hagerman · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students · 9.8 km away
Hagerman Middle
Hagerman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
70 students · 9.8 km away
Hagerman Elementary
Hagerman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 9.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Ramah High
Ramah · Public high · Grades 6–12
269 students
Cobre High
Bayard · Public high · Grades 9–12
257 students
Cuba High
Cuba · Public high · Grades 9–12
275 students
Crownpoint High
Crownpoint · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
Tohatchi High
Tohatchi · Public high · Grades 9–12
279 students
College and Career High School
Albuquerque · Public high · Grades 9–12
280 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dexter High a good school?
Dexter High has a Success Index (US) of 11.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #135 of 156 in New Mexico. 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 New Mexico?
Dexter High ranks #135 of 156 high schools in New Mexico and #16479 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dexter High?
Dexter High had 264 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 5 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.