Best Schools in Dayton, AL
Dayton, AL has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 578 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 9%, so schools in Dayton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dayton, AL
The top high schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dayton, AL
The top middle schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George P Austin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 97 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, AL
The top elementary schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Linden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dayton, AL has a total population of 220 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dayton, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dayton, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
38.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dayton, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dayton, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dayton, AL
How many schools are in Dayton, AL?
Dayton, AL has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 578 students in total.
How do schools in Dayton perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Dayton score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 9%, so on average schools in Dayton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dayton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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