Dayton School District
School District · Dayton, Tennessee
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$10,657
$754 vs Tennessee median
District size
863 students
Smaller than Tennessee median
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 7.2/10, 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 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dayton students show an average math proficiency of 39.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.1%.
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 7.2/10. 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 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dayton?
Across schools in Dayton with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in TN
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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