3 schools in Dexter
Dexter's public-school count of 3 reflects a system enrolling about 772 students inside New Mexico, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Dexter
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXTER ELEMENTARY | Elementary | PK-05 | 330 |
| DEXTER HIGH | High | 09-12 | 264 |
| DEXTER MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 178 |
About Dexter
Dexter, New Mexico is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 772 students. By school count, it is a small city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 257, noticeably below the state mean of about 343.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 772 students, shrank 21% from the 973 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment expanded from 83% to 86%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dexter discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.