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6.6 avg / 10

Danville Independent School District

School District · Danville, Kentucky

Students: 1,808
Teachers (FTE): 137
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,364

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.2:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#48 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,364

+$2,378 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,808 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

About Danville Independent

Danville Independent is a Danville, Kentucky school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 1,808 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $16,364 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Danville Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Danville High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Danville Independent students show an average math proficiency of 28.4% and ELA proficiency of 34.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Danville Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Danville Independent with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Danville
Total Enrollment
1,808
Teachers (FTE)
137
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Danville Independent?

Danville Independent has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Danville Independent?

The average composite rating for Danville Independent is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Danville Independent?

Danville Independent spends $16,364 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Danville Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Danville Independent is 13.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Danville Independent?

Danville High School is the highest-rated school in Danville Independent with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Danville Independent?

Across schools in Danville Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Danville Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Danville Independent has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
28.4%
ELA Proficiency
34.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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