Danville City Public Schools School District
School District · Danville, Virginia
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
5,580
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Danville City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Danville City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Galileo Magnet High
Danville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Hills Elementary
Danville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Washington High
Danville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Virginia rank
#117 of 131
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,424
+$3,355 vs Virginia median
District size
5,580 students
Larger than Virginia median
The short answer
Danville City Public Schools ranks #117 of 131 Virginia districts by overall school rating. Danville City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Galileo Magnet High (9.5/10), Forest Hills Elementary (6.1/10), and George Washington High (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 102% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Danville City Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Danville City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galileo Magnet High | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Forest Hills Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | George Washington High | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | O. Trent Bonner Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Westwood Middle | 4.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Schoolfield Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Woodberry Hills Elementary | 3.8 / 10 |
| 8 | R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston Campus | 3.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Park Avenue Elementary | 3.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Edwin A. Gibson Elementary | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Danville City Public Schools
Danville City Public Schools is a Danville, Virginia school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 5,580 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $18,424 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Danville City Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Galileo Magnet High, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Danville City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.7% and ELA proficiency of 62.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Danville City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Danville City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Danville City Public Schools
13 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools3
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Danville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,580
- Teachers (FTE)
- 444
- District spending per student
- $18,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Danville City Public Schools has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Danville City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Danville City Public Schools is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Danville City Public Schools?
Danville City Public Schools's district-level spending was $18,424 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Danville City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Danville City Public Schools is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Danville City Public Schools?
Galileo Magnet High is the highest-rated school in Danville City Public Schools with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Danville City Public Schools?
Across schools in Danville City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Danville City Public Schools compare to other districts in Virginia?
Danville City Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Virginia 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia 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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