Best Schools in Danville City, VA
Danville City, VA has 23 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,071 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Danville City greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Danville City, VA
The top high schools in Danville City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Galileo Magnet High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 258 Students
2. Tunstall High
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 843 Students
3. George Washington High
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
4. R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
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Projected Test Scores
Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Middle Schools in Danville City, VA
The top middle schools in Danville City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tunstall Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 564 Students
2. O. Trent Bonner Middle
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
3. Westwood Middle
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 609 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Danville City, VA
The top elementary schools in Danville City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
2. Twin Springs Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
3. Forest Hills Elementary
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 209 Students
4. Brosville Elementary
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Pittsylvania County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
5. Park Avenue Elementary
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 366 Students
6. Schoolfield Elementary
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
7. Woodberry Hills Elementary
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
8. Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
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Danville City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
9. Sacred Heart Catholic School
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Sacred Heart Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 150 Students
10. Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism
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Building Blocks Center For Children With Autism • Private • Grades 3 - 8 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Danville City, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Danville City, VA has a total population of 42,590 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Danville City, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Danville City, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Danville City, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Danville City, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Danville City, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Danville City, VA
How many schools are in Danville City, VA?
Danville City, VA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,071 students in total.
How do schools in Danville City perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Danville City score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Danville City greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Danville City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations