Best High Schools in Dayton, MD

Dayton, MD has 3 high schools with 3,554 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 84% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dayton greatly exceed expectations.

1. River Hill High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

77%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students

2. Glenelg High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1339 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dayton, MD

Dayton, MD has 1 middle schools with 683 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 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dayton underperform expectations.

1. Folly Quarter Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 683 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, MD

Dayton, MD has 2 elementary schools with 1,388 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 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dayton underperform expectations.

1. Triadelphia Ridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 605 Students

2. Dayton Oaks

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 783 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton, MD

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

Community Factors

Dayton, MD has a total population of 2,561 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 69% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dayton, MD

5,625

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

69%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dayton, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

6.93 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.36 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

5.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,200 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Dayton, MD

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Glenelg, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
West Friendship, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Glenwood, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Brinklow, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Clarksville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Highland, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brookeville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Ashton, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cooksville, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Sandy Spring, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations