For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 863 students in Dayton, TN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Dayton, TN is Dayton City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, TN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dayton, TN (2026)
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 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dayton, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dayton, TN include Dayton City Elementary 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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