Dayton High School vs. Carson High School
Should I attend Dayton High School or Carson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Overview
Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Dayton High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,276 students in grades 9-12, Carson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
714 students
2,276 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
139 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#306 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#274 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
228
621
Grade 10 Students
161
608
Grade 11 Students
170
542
Grade 12 Students
152
491
Ungraded Students
3
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
27%
47%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
65%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%