Best High Schools in Dayton, MD

High schools
2
Students
2,763
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
76%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. River Hill High

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

2. Glenelg High

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

See all 199 high schools in Maryland ranked

Best Middle Schools in Dayton, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
683
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Folly Quarter Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

See all 213 middle schools in Maryland ranked

Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, MD

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,388
Avg actual
69%
Avg projected
68%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Dayton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Triadelphia Ridge Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Howard County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students

2. Dayton Oaks

A+

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

See all 857 elementary schools in Maryland ranked

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.

Questions About Schools in Dayton, MD

How many schools are in Dayton, MD?

Dayton, MD has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 5,625 students in total.

How do schools in Dayton perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in Dayton score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dayton, MD

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Glenelg, MD

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 63%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
West Friendship, MD

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Glenwood, MD

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 62%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Brinklow, MD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clarksville, MD

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Highland, MD

  • Actual: 61%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Brookeville, MD

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 52%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ashton, MD

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cooksville, MD

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Sandy Spring, MD

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Dayton

Average SchoolGrade
A+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
0%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
66%
Avg projected
65%

1 of 1 schools in Dayton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1

All 1 public schools we grade in Dayton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (1)