For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 241 students in Dayton, WY.
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, WY are Tongue River High School and The Bridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, WY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wyoming public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, WY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tongue River High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Us Highway 14
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
The Bridge School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Main Street
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Dayton, WY 82836
(307) 655-2236
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, WY?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, WY include Tongue River High School and The Bridge 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public schools average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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