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Dayton High School vs. Virginia City High School

Should you attend Dayton High School or Virginia City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dayton High School
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Virginia City High School
95 South R Street
Virginia City, NV 89440
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Virginia City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 756 students in grades 9-12, Dayton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, Virginia City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
756 students
129 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dayton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Virginia City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dayton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Virginia City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
7 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dayton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Virginia City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dayton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lyon School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Virginia City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Storey School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#454 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
#186 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dayton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Virginia City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
21-39%
(Top 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dayton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lyon School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virginia City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Storey School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dayton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lyon School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virginia City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Storey School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
21-39%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dayton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lyon School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virginia City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Storey School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in NV)
≥90%
(Top 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dayton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lyon School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Virginia City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Storey School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dayton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Virginia City High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
190
32
Grade 10 Students
179
35
Grade 11 Students
230
36
Grade 12 Students
151
26
Ungraded Students
6
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dayton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lyon School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Virginia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Storey School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dayton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lyon School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Virginia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Storey School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dayton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lyon School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Virginia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Storey School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dayton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lyon School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Virginia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Storey School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dayton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lyon School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Virginia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Storey School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Dayton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Lyon School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Virginia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Storey School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dayton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lyon School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Virginia City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Storey School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dayton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lyon School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Virginia City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Storey School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dayton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lyon School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Virginia City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Storey School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dayton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lyon School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Virginia City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Storey School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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