For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,659 students in Dayton, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Dayton, TX is Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Dayton, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dayton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,647 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Grades: 11-12
| 12 students
Dayton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
302 S Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Grades: 6
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dayton, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Dayton, TX include Dayton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dayton?
2 public high schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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