Dayton High School vs Virginia City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nevada, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton High School
Dayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
748 students
Virginia City High School
Virginia City · Public high · Grades 9–12
131 students
| Measure | Dayton High School Dayton, Nevada | Virginia City High School Virginia City, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 98 | #21 of 98 |
| National rank | #14195 of 16,910 | #7493 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 748 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Dayton | Virginia City |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 25.9).
- •Virginia City High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Virginia City High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Virginia City High School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 22.7).
- •Dayton High School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 131.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dayton High School better than Virginia City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia City High School ranks higher (53.4 vs 25.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dayton High School and Virginia City High School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Virginia City in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton High School: 748. Virginia City High School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton High School and Virginia City High School rank in Nevada?
Dayton High School is 45th of 98 and Virginia City High School is 21st of 98 among high schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).