For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,494 students in Danville, KY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Danville, KY are Boyle County High School, Danville High School and Sunrise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Danville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Danville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boyle County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Danville, KY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyle County High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1637 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Danville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Boyle County Day Treatment
Alternative School
1637 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Danville, KY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Danville, KY include Boyle County High School, Danville High School and Sunrise Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Danville?
6 public high schools are located in Danville.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville?
Danville public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Danville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Danville include: Boyle County High School vs. Danville High School, Danville High School vs. Boyle County High School
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