Dayton High School is a public high school in Dayton, Oregon, United States. The building was built in 1937 and remodeled in 2000.
Serving 222 students in grades 6-8, Dayton Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dayton Jr High School's student population of 222 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1937
Colors
White, Black, Cardinal
School Rankings
Dayton Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton Jr High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1094 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
38%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
57%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Piracy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton Jr High School's ranking?
Dayton Jr High School is ranked #1094 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Dayton Jr High School often compared to?
Dayton Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amity Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Dayton Jr High School?
222 students attend Dayton Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dayton Jr High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton Jr High School?
Dayton Jr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton Jr High School offer ?
Dayton Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton Jr High School part of?
Dayton Jr High School is part of Dayton SD 8 School District.
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