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
School
Top Rankings
Puxico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Dexter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Puxico High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Dexter High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
191 students
553 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#381 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-54%
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
56
147
Grade 10 Students
55
130
Grade 11 Students
40
128
Grade 12 Students
40
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%