Top Rankings
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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 352 students in Dayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
51±¬ÁÏs in Dayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
352 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
62,276 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
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
14%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
80%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
9%
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 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,014 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% 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
$19,247
Best Dayton School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
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: #22.
Dayton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton School District?
Dayton School District manages 4 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District is ranked #150 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 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 Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton School District?
80% of Dayton School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton School District?
Dayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Dayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,014 is higher than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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