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Danville City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
13
Schools
5,684
Students
$19,837
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
92.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+41pp vs nat'l
73.7%
Graduation Rate
-12.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Danville City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,684 students across 13 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 73.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,837 is above average for a US public school district. 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edwin A. Gibson ElementaryKG–05518
Forest Hills ElementaryKG–05209
G.L.H. Johnson ElementaryKG–05545
Park Avenue ElementaryKG–05366
Schoolfield ElementaryKG–05500
Woodberry Hills ElementaryKG–05394
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
O. TRENT BONNER MIDDLE06–08678
WESTWOOD MIDDLE06–08609
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GALILEO MAGNET HIGH09–12258
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH09–121,309
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus06–1237
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GROVE PARK PRESCHOOLPK–PK120
THE NORTHSIDE PRESCHOOLPK–PK141
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,837+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
47%
27%
State
46.6%
Local (property tax)
26.6%
Federal
26.8%

Funding is shared between state (47%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,684
Students
93%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate73.7%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,837 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 73.7%, graduation is 12.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Danville City Public Schools?
Danville City Public Schools has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,684 students.
What is the graduation rate for Danville City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 73.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Danville City Public Schools spend per student?
Danville City Public Schools spends $19,837 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Danville City Public Schools?
93% of students in Danville City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Danville City Public Schools?
No, Danville City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Danville City Public Schools serve?
Danville City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Danville City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Danville City Public Schools is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.