For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 261 students in Dayton, ID.
The top ranked public high school in Dayton, ID is West Side Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, ID public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Dayton, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Side Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dayton, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Side Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
775 North West Side Highway
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dayton, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Dayton, ID include West Side Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dayton?
1 public high schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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