Top Rankings
Danville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 824 students in Danville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Danville School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
824 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Danville School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
47%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
19%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
48%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,300 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,615
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,300
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Danville School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.c. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4820
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4820
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Danville Lower Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-6852
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-6852
Gr: 5-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Danville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4827
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville School District?
Danville School District manages 4 public schools serving 824 students.
What is the rank of Danville School District?
Danville School District is ranked #49 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danville School District?
48% of Danville School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville School District?
Danville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Danville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,300 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
