Bayless Senior High vs Dexter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Missouri, United States, 198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayless Senior High
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
562 students
Dexter High
Dexter · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students
| Measure | Bayless Senior High ST Louis, Missouri | Dexter High Dexter, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #313 of 497 | #150 of 497 |
| National rank | #9598 of 16,910 | #5816 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 562 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | ST Louis | Dexter |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dexter High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 45.3).
- •Dexter High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dexter High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Dexter High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 62.1%).
- •Dexter High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.7).
- •Bayless Senior High is the larger school with 562 students compared with 553.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bayless Senior High better than Dexter High?
On the Success Index (US), Dexter High ranks higher (59.9 vs 45.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bayless Senior High and Dexter High?
About 198 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and Dexter in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayless Senior High: 562. Dexter High: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayless Senior High and Dexter High rank in Missouri?
Bayless Senior High is 313th of 497 and Dexter High is 150th of 497 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).