Dayton H S

Dayton High School serves 1,647 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Dayton, Texas. With 100 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1, providing reasonable class sizes for this sizable high school. The school currently holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #6745 out of 8598 Texas high schools, placing it in the 22nd percentile statewide.

While these rankings indicate room for academic growth, the school continues to serve its community's educational needs as a regular public high school. Dayton High School draws from a community where the median household income is $77,148 and median home values average $199,800. The surrounding area has a poverty rate of 14.4%, and about 11% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

These demographics reflect a working-class community where many families are establishing themselves economically. As the primary high school serving this Liberty County community, Dayton High School plays a central role in preparing students for their post-secondary futures. The school is situated in a rural setting near the town of Dayton, serving a zip code population of over 36,000 residents in this East Texas region.

Located in a rural area, Dayton H S may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.