Total enrollment
919
-3 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Dayton
Virginia · Public K-12
In Dayton, public K-12 schools number 2 and serve approximately 919 students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Dayton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 80%
% Hispanic
15%
was 13%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottobine Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 248 |
| Wilbur S. Pence Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 671 |
About Dayton
Dayton is a compact Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 919 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Dayton is around 460 students, 32% meaningfully below the Virginia average of about 672.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 919 students, held roughly steady from the 922 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 80% to 77% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Dayton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.