Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Dayton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dayton High School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dayton High School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
27%
44%
Black
1%
12%
White
65%
29%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton High School's ranking?
Dayton High School is ranked #306 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Dayton High School often compared to?
Dayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson High School, Virginia City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dayton High School?
The graduation rate of Dayton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 80%.
How many students attend Dayton High School?
714 students attend Dayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dayton High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Dayton High School offer ?
Dayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dayton High School part of?
Dayton High School is part of Lyon County School District.
School Reviews
2 1/25/2011
I am currently a sophomore in Dayton High School, and the student body is definately not friendly. The majority of them are uneducated thugs who worship other thugs like 50 Cent and Ice Cube rather than God or any other entity, or sl*ts with little to no standards and would go so far as to sleep with a teacher of the same gender to get a passing grade. All of which have no future aside from either getting shot in the head during a gang fight or wandering in the streets, either homeless or as prostitutes. If your child is a friendly, happy person, don't make the mistake my parents made and force them to attend Dayton High School.
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