Leyton High School

504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Leyton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leyton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

Leyton High School's student population of 60 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
60 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Leyton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leyton High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#266 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leyton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leyton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leyton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
93%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Leyton High School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Leyton High School and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Leyton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leyton High School's ranking?
Leyton High School is ranked #266 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leyton High School?
The graduation rate of Leyton High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leyton High School?
60 students attend Leyton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Leyton High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leyton High School?
Leyton High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leyton High School offer ?
Leyton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leyton High School part of?
Leyton High School is part of Leyton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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