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#117 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 11% in state

Danville High School

High School · Danville School District · Danville, AR

A high school in Danville, AR where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 939, Danville, AR 72833

  • Math 18% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1
District spending per student$13,177
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at Danville High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Danville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated855/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,802

Median home value

$113,300

Median rent

$578/mo

College educated

12.2%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Danville School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Danville High School is listed in DANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Danville High School

Danville High School is a public high school in Danville, AR, part of Danville School District, serving approximately 234 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Danville High School

What grades does Danville High School serve?

Danville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Danville High School?

Danville High School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Danville High School is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Danville High School rank in AR?

Danville High School ranks #117 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Danville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Danville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Danville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Danville High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Danville High School a charter school?

No, Danville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Danville High School a Title I school?

No, Danville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danville High School?

73.1% of students at Danville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 72833)
3,432
Area average commute
16.7 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72833; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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