For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 891 students in Dayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public School in Dayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
1 School
1,907 Schools
# Students
891 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dayton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.8%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,337 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,107 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,337
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,107
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dayton School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton City Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Cherry St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Gr: PK-8 | 891 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton School District?
Dayton School District manages 1 public schools serving 891 students.
What is the rank of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District is ranked #64 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton School District?
75% of Dayton School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Dayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,107 is less than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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