Dexter Elementary vs Dexter High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 550 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter Elementary
Dexter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
Dexter High
Dexter · Public high · Grades 9–12
264 students
| Measure | Dexter Elementary Dexter, New Mexico | Dexter High Dexter, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 416 | #135 of 156 |
| National rank | #47623 of 50,301 | #16479 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 330 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 8% |
| city | Dexter | Dexter |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dexter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 11.5).
- •Dexter Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 8%).
- •Dexter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Dexter Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.5).
- •Dexter Elementary is the larger school with 330 students compared with 264.
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 Dexter Elementary better than Dexter High?
On the Success Index (US), Dexter Elementary ranks higher (15.0 vs 11.5 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 Dexter Elementary and Dexter High?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Dexter and Dexter in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter Elementary: 330. Dexter High: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter Elementary and Dexter High rank in New Mexico?
Dexter Elementary is 334th of 416 and Dexter High is 135th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).