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Best Schools in Dayton, KY
Dayton, KY has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,379 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Dayton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dayton, KY
The top high schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highlands High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students
2. Campbell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1551 Students
3. Dayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dayton Independent • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dayton, KY
The top middle schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
2. Campbell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1184 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, KY
The top elementary schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Thomas Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
2. Crossroads Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Campbell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 613 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dayton, KY
How many schools are in Dayton, KY?
Dayton, KY has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,379 students in total.
How do schools in Dayton perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Dayton score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Dayton meet 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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dayton
2 of 2 schools in Dayton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Dayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.