Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 851 students in Dayton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 23% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
851 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
19 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
2%
11%
# White Students
727 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
86%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
51
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
2
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,397 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,556 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,397
$14,317
Spending / Student
$15,556
$14,055
Best Dayton Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Regional School Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5516 East Alexandria Pike
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Newport, KY 41076
(859) 441-4225
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 851 students.
What is the rank of Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District is ranked #134 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
86% of Dayton Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $15,556 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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