Enrollment
748
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dayton, NV
Dayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Dayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320030000310
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dayton High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dayton High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dayton, NV.
School address
District: Lyon County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320030000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dayton High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dayton High School
Dayton High School is a mid-sized high school in Dayton, Nevada, enrolling 748 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.9% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lyon County School District spends $11,928 per pupil, 28% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students) and Silverland Middle School (677 students) alongside Dayton High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dayton High School compares
Dayton High School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 66% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Nevada - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Dayton High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County School District, which includes Dayton High School.
$11,928
Per student
-28%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.5%
State 74.1%
Federal 16.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dayton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernley Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dayton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dayton High School
How many students attend Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has 748 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dayton, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School is 22.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dayton High School?
25.9% of students at Dayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Dayton High School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Dayton, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dayton High School?
Dayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dayton High School rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dayton High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dayton, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Dayton High School a good school?
Dayton High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lyon County School District?
Besides Dayton High School, Lyon County School District also operates Fernley High School (1,327 students), Silverland Middle School (677 students), and Fernley Intermediate School (658 students). See the Lyon County School District district page for the complete list.
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