For the 2026 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 48% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Danville City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Danville City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galileo Magnet High School, with 90-94% 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Danville City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
George Washington High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 56% (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
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