Dayton High School vs Waitsburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton High School
Dayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
88 students
Waitsburg High School
Waitsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
87 students
| Measure | Dayton High School Dayton, Washington | Waitsburg High School Waitsburg, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 333 | #84 of 333 |
| National rank | #6489 of 16,910 | #4609 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 88 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Dayton | Waitsburg |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waitsburg High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 57.3).
- •Waitsburg High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69.5%).
- •Dayton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 48.3%).
- •Dayton High School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.5).
- •Dayton High School is the larger school with 88 students compared with 87.
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 Waitsburg High School?
On the Success Index (US), Waitsburg High School ranks higher (64.7 vs 57.3 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 Waitsburg High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Waitsburg in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton High School: 88. Waitsburg High School: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton High School and Waitsburg High School rank in Washington?
Dayton High School is 143rd of 333 and Waitsburg High School is 84th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).