Bell City High School vs. Dexter High School
Should you attend Bell City High School or Dexter High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bell City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 100 students in grades 7-12, Bell City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 587 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
100 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1101 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
20
-
Grade 8 Students
9
-
Grade 9 Students
23
151
Grade 10 Students
10
166
Grade 11 Students
20
149
Grade 12 Students
18
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
94%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
