Total enrollment
3,290
-324 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Dexter
Michigan · Public K-12
Public-school families in Dexter pick from 7 campuses serving the city's roughly 3,290 K-12 students (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Dexter
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bates | Combined | PK-12 | 0 |
| Creekside Intermediate School | Middle | 05-06 | 479 |
| Dexter Alternative School | High | 09-12 | 13 |
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex | Elementary | PK-02 | 734 |
| Dexter High School | High | 09-12 | 1,053 |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 525 |
| Wylie Elementary School | Elementary | 03-04 | 486 |
About Dexter
Dexter, Michigan is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 3,290 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Dexter average about 470 students each, 16% above the Michigan norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Dexter has decreased 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,614 students to 3,290. The school count fell from 7 to 6 across the same 7-year window.
On allk12, the community for Dexter discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.