Best High Schools in Dayton, KY

Dayton, KY has 2 high schools with 1,387 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dayton score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dayton don't meet expectations.

1. Highlands High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students

2. Dayton High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dayton Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dayton, KY

Dayton, KY has 1 middle schools with 732 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dayton score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dayton underperform expectations.

1. Highlands Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, KY

Dayton, KY has 3 elementary schools with 1,456 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dayton score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dayton don't meet expectations.

1. Johnson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students

2. Moyer Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students

3. Lincoln Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dayton Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 487 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton, KY

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dayton, KY has a total population of 6,228 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dayton, KY

3,575

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dayton, KY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

25.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

22.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton, KY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dayton, KY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,999 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dayton, KY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dayton, KY

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
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  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
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