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Dayton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 811 students in Dayton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Dayton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,544 Schools
# Students
811 Students
655,820 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
42,795 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dayton Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
3%
11%
% White
81%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,255 is higher than the state median of $14,273. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,323 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,255
$14,273
Spending / Student
$16,323
$14,011
Best Dayton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dayton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 811 students.
What is the rank of Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District is ranked #150 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton Independent School District?
81% of Dayton Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Dayton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,323 is higher than the state median of $14,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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