For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 601 students in Dexter, MO.
The top ranked public high schools in Dexter, MO are Crowley Ridge School and Dexter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, MO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public high schools.
Dexter, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dexter High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dexter, MO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crowley Ridge School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 Nina St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 624-4669
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Dexter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dexter, MO?
The top ranked public high schools in Dexter, MO include Crowley Ridge School and Dexter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dexter?
2 public high schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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