Top Rankings
Dayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 101 students in Dayton School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Dayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Dayton School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
856 Schools
# Students
379 Students
388,516 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
18,642 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dayton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.2%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
80%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,277 is higher than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,995 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,277
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,995
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dayton School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 38%
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