Top Rankings
Danville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,808 students in Danville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Danville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
1,808 Students
656,857 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
43,032 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Danville Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
10%
% Black
15%
11%
% White
54%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,948 is higher than the state median of $14,250. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,560 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,948
$14,250
Spending / Student
$14,560
$13,989
Best Danville Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John W. Bate Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1305
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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: 22%
Rank: #44.
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Gr: 2-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
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 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Waveland Avenue
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Gr: PK-1 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,808 students.
What is the rank of Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District is ranked #102 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Danville Independent School District?
54% of Danville Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Danville Independent School District?
Danville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Danville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,560 is higher than the state median of $13,989. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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