For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 241 students in Dayton, WY.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Wyoming public high school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wyoming public high schools.
Dayton, WY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Wyoming average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tongue River High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wyoming or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public high school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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 high schools in Dayton, WY?
The top ranked public high schools in Dayton, WY include Tongue River High School and The Bridge School.
How many public high schools are located in Dayton?
2 public high schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public high schools average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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