Total enrollment
5,564
+299 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Danville city
Virginia · Public K-12
Danville city, Virginia operates 20 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 5,564 students (about 278 per school). By level, that breaks down as 15 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Danville city
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Danville city ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.8% | #112 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,564 | #42 of 118 | #1,227 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #35 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #24 of 118 | #659 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 95.6% | #18 of 107 | #191 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.1% | #72 of 115 | #1,095 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Danville city school rankings
Residents
42,214
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
20
2 districts
Enrollment
5,564
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Galileo Magnet High· 97.0%
- Forest Hills Elementary· 78.0%
- George Washington High· 72.0%
- O. Trent Bonner Middle· 63.0%
- Park Avenue Elementary· 60.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Danville city
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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Danville city has climbed 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,265 students to 5,564. Over that span, Danville city gained 1 school, going from 12 to 13.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data