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 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,787 students in Danville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
1,787 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
88%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.8%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
16%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,668 is higher than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,870 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,668
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,870
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Danville Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John W. Bate Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Danville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Gr: 2-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Waveland Avenue
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Gr: PK-1 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,787 students.
What is the rank of Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District is ranked #102 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
53% of Danville Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $17,870 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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