Dayton: Schools & Education
Education in Dayton: 2 public schools. Wilbur S. Pence Middle is the largest at 668 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 860 students.
- ~960 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 960 residents per school. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Rockingham County Public Schoo |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 860 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 67 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 389 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 45.2% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Bridgewater College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Bridgewater College |
| Nearest College · City | Bridgewater |
| Nearest College · Phone | (540) 828-8000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | NORTH RIVER LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 434-4475 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 118 MT CRAWFORD AVE, BRIDGEWATER VA 22812 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.4 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12