For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 669 students in Dayton, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Dayton, VA is Wilbur S. Pence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Dayton, VA (2025-26)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Bowman Road
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Dayton, Virginia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dayton, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dayton, VA include Wilbur S. Pence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dayton?
1 public middle schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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