Enrollment
271
High
DISTRICT 284 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIXON R-I·NCES 291083000369
DIXON HIGH
300 E. HIGH SCHOOL DR, DIXON, MO 65459 · (573) 759-7163 · Pulaski County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL271 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
119 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within DIXON R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
47.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 48% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 50% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
271
-14 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 14.1:1
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
5%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About DIXON HIGH
As a small 9-12 campus in DIXON, Missouri, DIXON HIGH hosts 271 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by DIXON R-I. Enrollment runs roughly 46% below the state mean of about 501.
DIXON HIGH is one of 3 schools operated by DIXON R-I, a district that enrolls 851 students overall.
For racial and ethnic makeup, DIXON HIGH reports that 90% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest consists of 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 72% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.
In terms of school funding signals, On paper, DIXON HIGH has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.0:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.2:1 average. Around 44% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.
With demographic context factored in, DIXON HIGH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.5% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 47.6%.
Zooming out to the county, census data for Pulaski County shows median household earnings sit near $64,466, about 26% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Pulaski County's 23 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,884 students), DIXON HIGH is one campus in the mix.
DIXON MIDDLE is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around DIXON HIGH. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts DIXON HIGH at 5th of 9; the average score across the group is 48.0%.
The campus sits in a rural setting.
Trend over the last 7 years. DIXON HIGH's enrollment has fell 5% since 2018, when it stood at 285 (now 271). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.1:1 in 2018 to 13.0:1 today.
In the discussion threads here, the feed for DIXON HIGH typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.
Pulaski County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
53,894
Census ACS
Median income
$64,466
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
9,884 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DIXON R-I
- DIXON ELEM.Elementary · 383 students
- DIXON MIDDLEMiddle · 197 students
Other schools in DIXON
- DIXON ELEM.Elementary · 383 students
- DIXON MIDDLEMiddle · 197 students
Nearby schools
- DIXON MIDDLE0.4 mi · 197
- DIXON ELEM.0.6 mi · 383
- CROCKER HIGH9.7 mi · 296
- CROCKER ELEM.9.7 mi · 236
- NEWBURG HIGH11.5 mi · 152
- NEWBURG ELEM.11.5 mi · 157
Frequently asked questions
About DIXON HIGHWhat is the total enrollment at DIXON HIGH?
DIXON HIGH enrolls approximately 271 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does DIXON HIGH serve?
DIXON HIGH serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does DIXON HIGH have?
DIXON HIGH employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
How diverse is DIXON HIGH?
DIXON HIGH reports a student body of 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees DIXON HIGH?
DIXON HIGH is overseen by DIXON R-I in Pulaski County.
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