For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,440 students in Danville City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Danville City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
13 Schools
2,132 Schools
# Students
5,440 Students
1,243,958 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
86,939 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Danville City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
69%
Graduation Rate
75%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
68 Students
92,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
520 Students
224,629 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
18%
# Black Students
3,721 Students
271,248 Students
% Black Students
68%
22%
# White Students
928 Students
569,390 Students
% White Students
17%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
80,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
253
30,959
# Students in K Grade:
379
86,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
425
86,730
# Students in 2nd Grade:
449
89,056
# Students in 3rd Grade:
434
89,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
303
90,251
# Students in 5th Grade:
284
90,242
# Students in 6th Grade:
411
92,111
# Students in 7th Grade:
474
94,860
# Students in 8th Grade:
402
98,467
# Students in 9th Grade:
566
109,131
# Students in 10th Grade:
422
98,006
# Students in 11th Grade:
355
93,794
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
94,195
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,686 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,022 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,686
$15,672
Spending / Student
$16,022
$15,424
Best Danville City PBLC Schs School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Mountain View Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,375 students
Rank: #44.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #55.
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Grades: K-3
| 342 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Schoolfield Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #88.
E. A. Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #99.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
661 Park Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Audubon Dr
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Grades: K-3
| 275 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult & Career Education Center
Alternative School
141 Goode Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1070 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Grades: PK
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 Gloucester Ave
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 773-8301
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 773-8301
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville City PBLC Schs School District?
Danville City PBLC Schs School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,440 students.
What is the rank of Danville City PBLC Schs School District?
Danville City PBLC Schs School District is ranked #128 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville City PBLC Schs School District?
68% of Danville City PBLC Schs School District students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville City PBLC Schs School District?
Danville City PBLC Schs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Danville City PBLC Schs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,022 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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