Top Rankings
Danville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,564 students in Danville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Danville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,135 Schools
# Students
5,564 Students
1,257,051 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
92,248 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Danville City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 131 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
59%
Graduation Rate
70%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.3%
19.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
68%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
14%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,270 is higher than the state median of $18,383. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,040 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$23,109 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$123 MM
$22,838 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,270
$18,383
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,040
$18,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Danville City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Mountain View Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Gr: K-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
George Washington High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Schoolfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
661 Park Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 Audubon Dr
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
6th Grade Academy At Arnett Hills
Alternative School
6811 Northmont Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Rank: n/an/a
Adult & Career Education Center
Alternative School
141 Goode Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Public Schools Virtual Academy At Glenwood
Alternative School
1540 Halifax Road
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6400
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6400
Rank: n/an/a
1070 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Gr: PK | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Literacy Lab At Grove Park
Alternative School
1070 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Rank: n/an/a
121 Gloucester Ave
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 773-8301
Danville, VA 24543
(434) 773-8301
Gr: PK | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville City School District?
Danville City School District manages 19 public schools serving 5,564 students.
What is the rank of Danville City School District?
Danville City School District is ranked #130 out of 131 school districts in Virginia (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 Virginia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danville City School District?
68% of Danville City School District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville City School District?
Danville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Danville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,040 is higher than the state median of $18,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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