For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 588 students in Dexter, MO.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dexter, MO are Dexter High School and Crowley Ridge 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 52% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public high schools.
Dexter, MO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Missouri average of 89%.
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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dexter, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Dexter, MO 63841
(573) 614-1030
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Crowley Ridge School
Special Education 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
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dexter, MO?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dexter, MO include Dexter High School and Crowley Ridge 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public high schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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