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Dayton City

Ohio · Public School District
27
Schools
11,481
Students
$23,170
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
64.3%
Graduation Rate
-22.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Dayton City is a public school district in Ohio serving 11,481 students across 27 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 3 middle, 8 high schools. Its graduation rate of 64.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,170 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School07–08361
Wogaman Middle School07–08364
Wright Brothers Middle School07–08294
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Rosa Parks Early Learning CenterPK–PK136
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,170+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
31%
State
48.4%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
20.9%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (31%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
11,481
Students
—
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate64.3%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,170 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 64.3%, graduation is 22.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dayton City?
Dayton City has 27 public schools, serving a total of 11,481 students.
What is the graduation rate for Dayton City?
The graduation rate is 64.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Dayton City spend per student?
Dayton City spends $23,170 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Dayton City?
No, Dayton City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dayton City serve?
Dayton City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dayton City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dayton City is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.