Danville city Schools & Education
Danville city, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
76.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
76.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,436
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#107
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Danville city
Measured School Summary
Danville city faces educational challenges with a school score of 39/100 and a graduation rate of 76.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Danville city spends $8,436 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 13.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Danville city before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #107 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
76.0%
13.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,436
$495 above the state average
School coverage
15
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Danville city has 15 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Danville city school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Danville City Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#107
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 15 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 87% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Danville City Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
5,684 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Danville City Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Danville city?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Danville city, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Education Hub of the Southside
Danville city operates a diverse network of 15 public schools serving 5,684 students. The system includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, plus 4 additional specialized or alternative centers.
Investing Heavily in Student Potential
Danville invests $8,436 per pupil, surpassing the Virginia state average of $7,941. While the graduation rate of 76.0% currently trails state and national benchmarks, the city continues to leverage its resources to support its student population.
Danville City Public Schools
Danville City Public Schools manages 14 of the city's facilities, serving the vast majority of the 5,684 enrolled students. The district includes 2 alternative schools but does not currently feature any charter school options.
Uniform Town Locale with Accessible Schools
All 15 schools in the district are located in a town setting, offering an average size of 437 students. George Washington High is the system's largest institution with 1,309 students, while elementary schools like G.L.H. Johnson serve roughly 545 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Danville city
Reported Enrollment
5,684
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Danville city
15 Public Schools in Danville city
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH | Profile | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,309 |
| O. TRENT BONNER MIDDLE | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24540Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 678 |
| WESTWOOD MIDDLE | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24540Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 609 |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24540Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 545 |
| Edwin A. Gibson Elementary | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 518 |
| Schoolfield Elementary | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 500 |
| Woodberry Hills Elementary | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24540Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 394 |
| Park Avenue Elementary | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 366 |
| GALILEO MAGNET HIGH | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 258 |
| Forest Hills Elementary | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 209 |
| THE NORTHSIDE PRESCHOOL | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24543Town: Distant | PK | Other | 141 |
| GROVE PARK PRESCHOOL | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | PK | Other | 120 |
| R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 37 |
| Adult & Career Education Center | Record | Danville City Public Schools | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
| W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home | Record | Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Danville, 24541Town: Distant | — | Alternative | — |
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
O. TRENT BONNER MIDDLE
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24540 / Town: Distant
WESTWOOD MIDDLE
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24540 / Town: Distant
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24540 / Town: Distant
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
Schoolfield Elementary
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24540 / Town: Distant
Park Avenue Elementary
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
GALILEO MAGNET HIGH
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
Forest Hills Elementary
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
THE NORTHSIDE PRESCHOOL
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24543 / Town: Distant
GROVE PARK PRESCHOOL
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
Adult & Career Education Center
Danville City Public Schools
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Danville, 24541 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,436
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Danville city, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Danville city, Virginia?
Danville city operates a diverse network of 15 public schools serving 5,684 students. The system includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, plus 4 additional specialized or alternative centers.
How do schools in Danville city perform academically?
Danville invests $8,436 per pupil, surpassing the Virginia state average of $7,941. While the graduation rate of 76.0% currently trails state and national benchmarks, the city continues to leverage its resources to support its student population.
What are the major school districts in Danville city, Virginia?
Danville City Public Schools manages 14 of the city's facilities, serving the vast majority of the 5,684 enrolled students. The district includes 2 alternative schools but does not currently feature any charter school options.
What is the school experience like in Danville city?
All 15 schools in the district are located in a town setting, offering an average size of 437 students. George Washington High is the system's largest institution with 1,309 students, while elementary schools like G.L.H. Johnson serve roughly 545 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.