For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 204 students in South Dayton, NY.
The top ranked public high school in South Dayton, NY is Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dayton, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in South Dayton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
South Dayton, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in South Dayton, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Dayton, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in South Dayton, NY include Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Dayton?
1 public high schools are located in South Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dayton?
South Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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