Total enrollment
919
+12 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Dayton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,920
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
919
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 919 students, held roughly steady from the 907 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.