Serving 369 students in grades 7-12, Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dayton High School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Dayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
4%
11%
White
84%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton High School's ranking?
Dayton High School is ranked #952 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Dayton High School often compared to?
Dayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue High School, Newport High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dayton High School?
The graduation rate of Dayton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dayton High School?
369 students attend Dayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dayton High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dayton High School offer ?
Dayton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dayton High School part of?
Dayton High School is part of Dayton Independent School District.
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