Dayton High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dayton, Kentucky 41074 · Dayton Independent
#88 of 214 high schools in Kentucky
#10466 of 16,910 nationally
About Dayton High School
Dayton High School is a public high located in Dayton, in the Dayton Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades 7–12. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 88th of 214 ranked high schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 358.
There are 2 schools in Dayton; Dayton High School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dayton High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dayton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
453 students · 228 m away
Grandview Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students · 1.7 km away
Frederick Douglass School
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
229 students · 1.9 km away
Bellevue High School
Bellevue · Public high · Grades 6–12
300 students · 1.9 km away
Evanston Academy
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
248 students · 2.0 km away
Academy Of World Languages School
Cincinnati · Public other · Grades PK–9
548 students · 2.2 km away
Dampe Community School
Cincinnati · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students · 2.2 km away
Riverview East Academy
Cincinnati · Public other · Grades 4–12
165 students · 2.5 km away
Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students
Cincinnati · Public other · Grades 3–12
373 students · 2.5 km away
Newport High School
Newport · Public high · Grades 7–12
521 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
East Ridge High School
Lick Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Campbellsville High School
Campbellsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
370 students
Ludlow High School
Ludlow · Public high · Grades 7–12
376 students
Menifee County High School
Frenchburg · Public high · Grades 8–12
376 students
Bracken County High School
Brooksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
377 students
Livingston Central High School
Smithland · Public high · Grades 9–12
339 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dayton High School a good school?
Dayton High School has a Success Index (US) of 42.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #88 of 214 in Kentucky. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dayton High School rank in Kentucky?
Dayton High School ranks #88 of 214 high schools in Kentucky and #10466 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dayton High School?
Dayton High School had 358 students in 2025.
Is Dayton High School a elementary school or a high school?
Dayton High School is classified as a high covering Grades 7–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dayton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dayton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.