For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 756 students in Dayton, NV.
The top ranked public high school in Dayton, NV is Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, NV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public high schools.
Dayton, NV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dayton, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dayton, NV?
The top ranked public high schools in Dayton, NV 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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