For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,109 students in Dexter, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Dexter, MI are Dexter High School and Dexter Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dexter, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Dexter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Dexter, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dexter High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dexter, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dexter High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 N Parker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12
Dexter, Michigan 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2704 Baker Road
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4130
Gr: K-2 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
7480 Dan Hoey Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
2801 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4181
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dexter, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Dexter, MI include Dexter High School and Dexter Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Dexter?
3 public high schools are located in Dexter.
What is the racial composition of students in Dexter?
Dexter public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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