Puxico High School vs. Dexter High School
Should you attend Puxico 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
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Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 209 students in grades 9-12, Puxico 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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 572 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
209 students
572 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
67
136
Grade 10 Students
50
139
Grade 11 Students
46
155
Grade 12 Students
46
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
