Dexter High vs Dexter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 136 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter High
Dexter · Public high · Grades 9–12
264 students
Dexter Middle
Dexter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
178 students
| Measure | Dexter High Dexter, New Mexico | Dexter Middle Dexter, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 156 | #109 of 138 |
| National rank | #16479 of 16,910 | #14683 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 264 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 21% |
| city | Dexter | Dexter |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dexter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 11.5).
- •Dexter Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 8%).
- •Dexter High does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Dexter Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.5).
- •Dexter High is the larger school with 264 students compared with 178.
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 High better than Dexter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dexter Middle ranks higher (14.1 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 High and Dexter Middle?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Dexter and Dexter in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter High: 264. Dexter Middle: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter High and Dexter Middle rank in New Mexico?
Dexter High is 135th of 156 and Dexter Middle is 109th of 138 among high schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).