For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 870 students in Dayton, KY.
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, KY are Dayton High School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Dayton, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Grades: 7-12
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, KY include Dayton High School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
2 public schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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