Best 24540 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,872 students in 24540, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 149 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 24540, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24540, VA are Twin Springs Elementary School, O. Trent Bonner Middle School and Westwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24540 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24540, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 24540, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Springs Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Twin Springs Elem Cir
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 724-2666
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Woodberry Hills Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Audubon Dr
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6466
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
G.l.h. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Arnett Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
6th Grade Academy At Arnett Hills
Alternative School
6811 Northmont Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Rank: n/an/a
Activ8 Academy
Alternative School
825 Piney Forest Road
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 773-8134
Rank: n/an/a
811 Northmont Blvd
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6433
Rank: n/an/a
Danville Public Schools Virtual Academy At Glenwood
Alternative School
1540 Halifax Road
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6400

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 24540, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24540, VA include Twin Springs Elementary School, O. Trent Bonner Middle School and Westwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 24540?
10 public schools are located in 24540.
What percentage of students in 24540 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 24540 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24540?
24540 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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