Top Rankings
Danville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,871 students in Danville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Danville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,871 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Danville Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.44
# American Indian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
298 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
16%
11%
# White Students
1,061 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
57%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
262 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
111
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
123
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
134
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
138
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
1
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,377 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,070 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,377
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,070
$14,055
Best Danville Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Danville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
John W. Bate Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Grades: 2-5
| 530 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 68 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Waveland Avenue
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Grades: PK-1
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,871 students.
What is the rank of Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District is ranked #116 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danville Independent School District?
57% of Danville Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Danville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,070 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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