For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,695 students in Danville City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Danville City, VA are Galileo Magnet High School, George Washington High School and R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Danville City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Danville City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galileo Magnet High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Danville City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #33.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Grades: 6-12
| 128 students
Danville City 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1215 Industrial Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
1540 Halifax Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5129
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
825 Piney Forest Rd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6440
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Langston Focus Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
228 Cleveland St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6443
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Opportunity School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
540 Gay St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
439 Cedarbrook Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6423
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6423
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
1005 North Main St
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8204
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
1005 N Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8393
Grades: 4-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Danville City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Danville City, VA include Galileo Magnet High School, George Washington High School and R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Danville City?
3 public high schools are located in Danville City.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville City?
Danville City public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Danville City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Danville City include: George Washington High School vs. Galileo Magnet High School, Galileo Magnet High School vs. George Washington High School, R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus vs. George Washington High School
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