For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 254 students in Dexter, NM.
The top ranked public high school in Dexter, NM is Dexter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, NM public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Dexter, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 66%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dexter High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dexter, NM (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dexter, NM?
The top ranked public high schools in Dexter, NM include Dexter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dexter?
1 public high schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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