Serving 748 students in grades 9-12, Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dayton High School's student population of 748 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
748 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
Every Student… Every Classroom… Every Day
School Rankings
Dayton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dayton High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
29%
46%
Black
n/a
12%
White
63%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lyon School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dayton High School's ranking?
Dayton High School is ranked #454 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Dayton High School often compared to?
Dayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson High School, Virginia City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dayton High School?
The graduation rate of Dayton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 82%.
How many students attend Dayton High School?
748 students attend Dayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dayton High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dayton High School offer ?
Dayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dayton High School part of?
Dayton High School is part of Lyon School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I am currently a sophomore in Dayton High School, and the student body is definately not friendly. The majority of them are uneducated thugs who worship other thugs like 50 Cent and Ice Cube rather than God or any other entity, or sl*ts with little to no standards and would go so far as to sleep with a teacher of the same gender to get a passing grade. All of which have no future aside from either getting shot in the head during a gang fight or wandering in the streets, either homeless or as prostitutes. If your child is a friendly, happy person, don't make the mistake my parents made and force them to attend Dayton High School.
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