Serving 374 students in grades 9-12, Danville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Danville High School serves the western part of Danville, AL, covering an area of approximately 79.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the school's edge and the furthest boundary being about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Danville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Danville High School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Discovering Never Ending Success…Full Steam Ahead
School Rankings
Danville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
6%
31%
White
81%
50%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville High School's ranking?
Danville High School is ranked #971 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Danville High School often compared to?
Danville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartselle High School, Austin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Danville High School?
The graduation rate of Danville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Danville High School?
374 students attend Danville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Danville High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danville High School?
Danville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Danville High School offer ?
Danville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville High School part of?
Danville High School is part of Morgan County School District.
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