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#1408 of 1,851 schools in VA
George Washington High
High School · Danville City Public Schools · Danville, VA
A Danville City Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 Broad St, Danville, VA 24541
- Math 73% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 70.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at George Washington High score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington High 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,223/100K
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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
$49,292
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$818/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24541; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 279 | Compare → |
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| R.i.s.e Academy at the John M. Langston CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Westover Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Danville City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington High is listed in Danville City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington High
George Washington High is a public high school in Danville, VA, part of Danville City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,288 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,408 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington High
What grades does George Washington High serve?
George Washington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend George Washington High?
George Washington High has an enrollment of approximately 1,288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington High is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington High rank in VA?
George Washington High ranks #1,408 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is George Washington High's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 George Washington High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Washington High a charter school?
No, George Washington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington High a Title I school?
No, George Washington High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington High?
97.7% of students at George Washington High 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
- 1,288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Danville city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (434) 799-6410
- 4-Year Graduation
- 70.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24541)
- 28,151
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24541; 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
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