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Dayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 94 students in Dayton School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Washington.
Public High Schools in Dayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 65% statewide average).
Public High School in Dayton School District have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
860 Schools
# Students
352 Students
392,580 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
19,037 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dayton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
80%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,676 is higher than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,014 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,676
$18,796
Spending / Student
$21,014
$19,246
Best Dayton School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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