Best Dayton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,370 students in Dayton, TX.

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

Dayton, TX public middle school have an score of 29% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wilson J High School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
:

Bottom 50%

309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309

Gr: 6-8 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

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Dayton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

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 middle schools in Dayton, TX?

The top ranked public middle schools in Dayton, TX include Wilson J 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).