Best Public Middle Schools in Dayton, VA (2026)

Best Dayton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 65% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and 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 Public Middle Schools in Dayton, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wilbur S. Pence Middle School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
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Bottom 50%

375 Bowman Road
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535

Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Dayton Learning Center (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

290 Mill St
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2033

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).