Dan River High School vs. Chatham High School
Should I attend Dan River High School or Chatham High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dan River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Chatham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 628 students in grades 9-12, Dan River High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 616 students in grades 9-12, Chatham High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
628 students
616 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#146 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
180
157
Grade 10 Students
157
151
Grade 11 Students
152
164
Grade 12 Students
139
144
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
31%
27%
% White
63%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%