Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Exeter 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than 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 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Exeter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Exeter High School's student population of 115 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
Exeter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Exeter High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1825 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
84%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exeter High School's ranking?
Exeter High School is ranked #1825 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Exeter High School?
The graduation rate of Exeter High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Exeter High School?
115 students attend Exeter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Exeter High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Exeter High School?
Exeter High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Exeter High School offer ?
Exeter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Exeter High School part of?
Exeter High School is part of Exeter R-VI School District.
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