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Danville city

Virginia · Public K-12

Danville city, Virginia operates 20 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 5,564 students (about 278 per campus). By level, that breaks down as 15 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Danville city

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,564
-264 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
14%
was 19%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
68%
was 69%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
2 districts
Enrollment
5,564
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,423
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.6%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
15
2,750 students
Middle
2
1,143 students
High
3
1,671 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Danville City Public Schools
5,564 students · 2 districts in Danville city

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Danville city residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
40%
Hispanic
6%
Black
51%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
14%
Hispanic
12%
Black
68%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
22.6% under 18

Test scores in Danville city

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.

See all 11 schools in Danville city ranked by score →

All schools (20)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
George Washington HighDanvilleHigh09-121,248·
Westwood MiddleDanvilleMiddle06-08642·
G.L.H. Johnson ElementaryDanvilleElementaryKG-05571·
Schoolfield ElementaryDanvilleElementaryKG-05516·
O. Trent Bonner MiddleDanvilleMiddle06-08501·
Edwin A. Gibson ElementaryDanvilleElementaryKG-05466·
Woodberry Hills ElementaryDanvilleElementaryKG-05377·
Park Avenue ElementaryDanvilleElementaryKG-05361·
Galileo Magnet HighDanvilleHigh09-12260·
Forest Hills ElementaryDanvilleElementaryKG-05200·
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston CampusDanvilleHigh06-12163·
The Northside PreschoolDanvilleElementaryPK-PK137·
Grove Park PreschoolDanvilleElementaryPK-PK122·
6th Grade Academy at Arnett HillsDanvilleElementaryN-N··
ACTIV8 AcademyDanvilleElementaryN-N··
Adult & Career Education CenterDanvilleElementaryN-N··
Arnett Hills International AcademyDanvilleElementaryM-M··
Danville Public Schools Virtual Academy at GlenwoodDanvilleElementaryN-N··
Literacy Lab at Grove ParkDanvilleElementaryM-M··
W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention HomeDanvilleElementaryN-N··

Cities in Danville city

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About Danville city

Danville city is a rural-scale county of about 42,214 residents in Virginia. Its public-school system instructs approximately 5,564 students across 20 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $44,423, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 42% below the Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Danville city is made up of 15 elementary schools (2,750 students), 2 middle schools (1,143), and 3 high schools (1,671).

Danville City Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,564 students across Danville city.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Danville city has declined 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,828 students to 5,564. Over that span, Danville city gained 1 school, going from 12 to 13. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 19% to 14%.

On allk12, the community for Danville city discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Danville city?
There are 20 public K-12 schools in Danville city, Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 5,564.
How many high schools are in Danville city?
Danville city, Virginia has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,671 students.
How many middle schools are in Danville city?
Danville city, Virginia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,143 students.
How many elementary schools are in Danville city?
Danville city, Virginia has 15 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,750 students.
What is the largest school district in Danville city?
Danville City Public Schools is the largest school district in Danville city, serving approximately 5,564 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Danville city?
Danville city, Virginia has a population of approximately 42,214, with a median age of 40. About 22.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Danville city?
Median household income in Danville city is $44,423, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 19.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Danville city?
Approximately 19.6% of adults 25 and older in Danville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Danville city qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 95.6% of students in Danville city public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 75.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Danville city schools?
Across Danville city public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.

Danville city school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data