For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 269 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 5% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average). High schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Mexico public high schools.
Dexter, NM public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dexter High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 North Lincoln
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Dexter, NM 88230
(575) 734-5420
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 84% 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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