For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 222 students in Dayton, OR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dayton, OR is Dayton Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OR public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dayton, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Jr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dayton, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dayton, OR include Dayton Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dayton?
1 public middle schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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