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Best Schools in Dexter, ME
Dexter, ME has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,846 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 79%, so schools in Dexter meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dexter, ME
The top high schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nokomis Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
2. Piscataquis Community Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
3. Dexter Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dexter, ME
The top middle schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nokomis Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dexter, ME
The top elementary schools in Dexter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piscataquis Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 80/msad 04 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
2. Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 329 Students
3. Ridge View Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msad 46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dexter, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dexter, ME has a total population of 3,415 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dexter, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dexter, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dexter, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dexter, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dexter, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dexter, ME
How many schools are in Dexter, ME?
Dexter, ME has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,846 students in total.
How do schools in Dexter perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Dexter score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 79%, so on average schools in Dexter meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dexter?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 77%
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- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 80%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dexter
2 of 2 schools in Dexter carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Dexter. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.