District Overview
Headquartered at 341 Main Street in Danville, Virginia, Danville City Public Schools operates as a primary public school district dedicated to serving children from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Set in a distant town geographic context within the Danville metropolitan area, this active district manages 17 operational schools that together accommodate a total enrollment of 5,564 students. The student population reflects a vibrant, diverse community of learners, including 3,788 Black students, 767 White students, 671 Hispanic students, and 254 students of two or more races, creating an inclusive and dynamic educational atmosphere across all grade levels.

To effectively guide and empower its student body, the district maintains a robust professional environment backed by nearly 2,383 full-time equivalent staff members. This capacity includes a strong instructional core of approximately 937 full-time equivalent teachers and nearly 240 instructional aides, ensuring attentive instruction and targeted academic support in the classroom. Their efforts are complemented by a dedicated network of over 1,200 support staff who oversee district operations, student services, and administrative logistics. For families, students, and educational researchers examining the regional learning environment, Danville City Public Schools presents a fully active, well-resourced institution deeply committed to serving its local community.
17
Total Schools
5,564
Total Students
937.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Danville City Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White767
Hispanic671
Black3,788
Asian71
Two or More254
American Indian12
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    3,788 (68.1%)
  • White
    767 (13.8%)
  • Hispanic
    671 (12.1%)
  • Two or More
    254 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    71 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    12 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Danville City Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High3
Other8
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:5,564*
Teachers (FTE):937.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in Danville City Public Schools
Found 19 Schools