Best Public Schools in Dayton, WA

Summary:

The city of Dayton, Washington is home to three schools: Dayton Elementary School, Dayton High School, and Dayton Middle School. These schools serve a predominantly White student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges.

Dayton High School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 204 out of 437 Washington high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with 64.29% of students proficient or better, outpacing district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 63.1% and a high dropout rate of 26.3%.

Dayton Middle School also performs well, ranking 240 out of 535 Washington middle schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school stands out for its exceptional performance on science assessments, with 63.64% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the middle school outperforms the district and state on ELA assessments. In contrast, Dayton Elementary School has seen a decline in its ranking, dropping from 713 out of 1,169 Washington elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 694 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024, indicating a need for further investigation and targeted interventions.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)				SBAC English Language Arts (2024)							SBAC Math (2024)						% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science 11th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 10th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dayton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 E Park	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 382-2507	193	13	14.4	52.3%	155 (80.3%)	1 (0.5%)	26 (13.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.1%)	38.8	694^th of 1168 public elementary schools	40.6%		33.9	779^th of 1169 public elementary schools	33.4%	85	50.0			50.0	44.8	48.3	38.7				43.8	58.6	27.6	36.7			40.9	79.3	82.8	79.3	79.3	79.3	82.8	93.1	79.3	82.8	82.8	$20,582	$1,459	$19,123
Dayton High School	Public	9-12	614 S Third Street	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 382-4775	108	12	9.1	57.4%	79 (73.1%)	1 (0.9%)	24 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	52.1	204^th of 437 public high schools	53.3%		51.2	202^nd of 442 public high schools	54.3%	2			50.0	47.6						61.5	64.3						28.6											$28,077	$2,441	$25,636
Dayton Middle School	Public	6-8	614 S 3rd St	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 382-4775	89	6	15.3	51.7%	71 (79.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (15.7%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	51.1	240^th of 535 public middle schools	55.1%		62.4	176^th of 539 public middle schools	67.3%	64		63.6		63.6				46.9	45.5		36.5				34.4	33.3	25.4											$17,826	$444	$17,382
Dayton School District Alternative Program	Public	9-12	614 S 3rd St	Dayton	99328	Columbia County	Dayton School District	No	No	No	No	(509) 382-4775	3	0			3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																												$8,906	$392	$8,514

Cities Near Dayton

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Waitsburg	9.42 mi	3	162^nd
Starbuck	15.03 mi	2
Dixie	15.21 mi	1
Prescott	16.64 mi	4	232^nd
Pomeroy	20.69 mi	2	125^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Dayton, WA

Dayton High School

Dayton Middle School

Dayton Elementary School

Dayton School District Alternative Program

Cities Near Dayton