Exeter High

EXETER HIGH is a regular public high school located in the rural setting of Exeter, Missouri. Serving students from ninth to twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 115 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 with nine full-time equivalent teachers on staff. Academically, EXETER HIGH ranks at the lower end among Missouri high schools, placing it in the fifth percentile out of 2234 schools state-wide.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.0 out of 10, and its academic score is a 1.4 out of 10, indicating areas for improvement. In ELA/Reading proficiency tests, about 20% of students are proficient or above, while in Math proficiency, the figure stands at 15%. Despite these challenges, EXETER HIGH remains committed to supporting and developing its students.

The school is situated in a rural area, offering a close-knit community environment where students can benefit from personalized attention and strong teacher-student relationships.

With an enrollment of 115 students, Exeter High is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Exeter High are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Exeter High may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.