For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 748 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 12% (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 92%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with 90-94% 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 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dayton, NV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 73% (majority Hispanic).
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