For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 163 students in 24540, VA.
Public high school in zipcode 24540 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%).
Public high school in zipcode 24540 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24540, VA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
24540, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1540 Halifax Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
825 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1005 North Main St
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1005 N Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Gr: 4-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 24540, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 24540, VA include R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus.
How many public high schools are located in 24540?
1 public high schools are located in 24540.
What is the racial composition of students in 24540?
24540 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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