For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 358 students in Dayton, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Dayton, KY is Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Dayton, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dayton, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dayton, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dayton, KY include Dayton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dayton?
1 public high schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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