Dayton City Elementary
#365 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee
#34871 of 50,301 nationally
About Dayton City Elementary
Dayton City Elementary is a public elementary located in Dayton, in the Dayton school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 891 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 365th of 913 ranked elementary schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (46th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 891.
There are 4 schools in Dayton; Dayton City Elementary ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)46%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
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 City Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dayton City Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rhea Central Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students · 1.6 km away
Frazier Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 6.5 km away
Graysville Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students · 7.2 km away
Rhea County High School
Evensville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,332 students · 13 km away
Rhea Middle School
Evensville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
543 students · 13 km away
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary
Pikeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
176 students · 13 km away
Sale Creek Middle / High School
Sale Creek · Public high · Grades 6–12
577 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Smith Springs Elementary School
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
890 students
Black Fox Elementary
Murfreesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
889 students
Nolensville Elementary
Nolensville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
883 students
South Gibson County Elementary School
Medina · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
881 students
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Chattanooga · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
877 students
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
905 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dayton City Elementary a good school?
Dayton City Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #365 of 913 in Tennessee. 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 City Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Dayton City Elementary ranks #365 of 913 elementary schools in Tennessee and #34871 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dayton City Elementary?
Dayton City Elementary had 891 students in 2025.
Is Dayton City Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Dayton City Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dayton City Elementary?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Dayton City Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.