For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 199 students in South Dayton, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Dayton, NY is Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dayton, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in South Dayton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Dayton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Dayton, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Dayton, NY include Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Dayton?
1 public middle schools are located in South Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dayton?
South Dayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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