Dan River High School
Dan River High School serves 716 students in grades 9-12.
Dan River High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dan River High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dan River High School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 716 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dan River High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dan River High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #259 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 88% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| Black | 32% | 22% |
| White | 63% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pittsylvania County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dan River High School is Galileo Magnet High School (7.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dan River Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kentuck Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ringgold Kentuck Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 83%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 586 students10
0.4 miles
100 Kentuck Elementary Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944 0.4 PK-5 586 - Ringgold Dan River Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 81%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 517 students10
0.5 miles
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027 0.5 6-8 517 - Blairs Southside Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 81%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 462 students10
4.3 miles
440 East Witt Rd
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-0006 4.3 PK-5 462 - Chatham Regional Alternative/pittslvania Co Alternative School
5.8 miles
1601a Franklin Turnpike
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4920 5.8 n/a n/a - Danville The Northside Preschool Grades: PK | 119 students
6.1 miles
121 Gloucester Ave
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 773-8301 6.1 PK 119
School Reviews
| 5 Dan River High school is the best school my oldest son attended, his words. My middle son is now in the 10th grade there, he loves it. DRHS has improved a lot over the last several years. They have their strengths and weaknesses as do all schools. But to keep my oldest son engaged is impressive, to say the least. - Posted by Parent - MOM of 3 boys |
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