For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 53 students in Dalton, NE.
The top-ranked public school in Dalton, NE is Leyton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, NE public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dalton, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leyton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dalton, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Dalton, NE include Leyton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dalton?
1 public schools are located in Dalton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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