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23 schools in Danville

Virginia · Public K-12

Danville, Virginia runs a public-school system of 23 campuses with combined enrollment around 6,841 (18 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Danville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,841
-502 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 30%
% Hispanic
11%
was 7%
% Black
59%
was 58%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
6th Grade Academy at Arnett HillsElementaryN-N·
ACTIV8 AcademyElementaryN-N·
Adult & Career Education CenterElementaryN-N·
Arnett Hills International AcademyElementaryM-M·
Brosville ElementaryElementaryPK-05219
Danville Public Schools Virtual Academy at GlenwoodElementaryN-N·
Edwin A. Gibson ElementaryElementaryKG-05466
Forest Hills ElementaryElementaryKG-05200
G.L.H. Johnson ElementaryElementaryKG-05571
Galileo Magnet HighHigh09-12260
George Washington HighHigh09-121,248
Grove Park PreschoolElementaryPK-PK122
Literacy Lab at Grove ParkElementaryM-M·
O. Trent Bonner MiddleMiddle06-08501
Park Avenue ElementaryElementaryKG-05361
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston CampusHigh06-12163
Schoolfield ElementaryElementaryKG-05516
Stony Mill ElementaryElementaryPK-05440
The Northside PreschoolElementaryPK-PK137
Twin Springs ElementaryElementaryPK-05618
W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention HomeElementaryN-N·
Westwood MiddleMiddle06-08642
Woodberry Hills ElementaryElementaryKG-05377

About Danville

Danville is an average-sized Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 23 schools and 6,841 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 18 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

Schools in Danville average about 297 students each, 56% meaningfully below the Virginia norm.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 7,343 students in SY 2017-18 versus 6,841 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 15 to 16 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 30% to 24%.

On allk12, the community for Danville discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Danville, Virginia?
There are 23 public K-12 schools in Danville, with a combined enrollment of about 6,841.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Danville?
Danville has 18 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Danville?
George Washington High is the largest public school in Danville by enrollment, with approximately 1,248 students.
What school districts serve Danville?
Danville is served by 3 public school districts, including Danville City Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms.
What grade levels do public schools in Danville cover?
Public schools in Danville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.