Best Dayton Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,659 students in Dayton, TX.

The top ranked public high school in Dayton, TX is Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dayton, TX public high schools have an score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.

Dayton, TX public high school have a of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dayton, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dayton High School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
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Bottom 50%

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3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510

Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: n/an/a

Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center

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302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309

Gr: 11-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

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Dayton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Nottingham Middle School (Closed 2016)

302 S Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100

Gr: 6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dayton, TX?

The top ranked public high schools in Dayton, TX include Dayton High School.

How many public high schools are located in Dayton?

2 public high schools are located in Dayton.

What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?

Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).