Dayton School District
School District · Dayton, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Dayton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dayton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Dayton City Elementary
Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$10,657
$754 vs Tennessee median
District size
863 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
Top-Rated Schools in Dayton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton City Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dayton
Dayton is a Dayton, Tennessee school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 863 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $10,657 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Dayton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dayton City Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dayton students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Dayton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dayton with test data.
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 863
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dayton?
Dayton has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dayton?
The average composite rating for Dayton is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dayton?
Dayton spends $10,657 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dayton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dayton is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dayton?
Dayton City Elementary is the highest-rated school in Dayton with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dayton?
Across schools in Dayton with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.9%
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Compare Dayton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Memphis-shelby County Schools (222)
- Davidson County (162)
- Knox County (94)
- Hamilton County (81)
- Sumner County (52)
- Williamson County (52)
- Rutherford County (51)
- Montgomery County (44)
- Sevier County (33)
- Madison County (26)
- Wilson County (25)
- Maury County (23)
- Robertson County (23)
- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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