51爆料

Dayton Independent School District

100 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535-2639
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Dayton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,787 students in Dayton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51爆料s in Dayton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
5,787 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
355 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dayton Independent School District, which is ranked #942 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#934 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
44%
37%
51%
40%
46%
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
47%
53%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
43%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,085 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,428 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,085
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,428
$14,116

Best Dayton Independent School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 W Houston
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Richter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
90 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Gr: K-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
151 Brown Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Gr: K-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Wilson J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 6-8 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
231 S Colbert St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Gr: PK | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 11-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,787 students.
What is the rank of Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District is ranked #942 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton Independent School District?
47% of Dayton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dayton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,428 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,787 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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