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Dayton Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,675 students in Dayton Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Dayton Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
5,675 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dayton Independent School District, which is ranked #940 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#934 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
49%
54%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
41%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,634 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,304
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,634
$14,079
Best Dayton Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W Houston
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Richter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Gr: K-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Brown Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Gr: K-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Wilson J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
231 S Colbert St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Gr: PK | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,675 students.
What is the rank of Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District is ranked #940 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton Independent School District?
49% of Dayton Independent School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dayton Independent School District?
Dayton Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Dayton Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,634 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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