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Schools in Danville · Danville Community School Corporation

Danville’s public schools outscore 91% of Indiana districts

In Danville, 55% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Danville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.

#58of 592 Indiana townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 12 pts vs IN 41%
2021–22
Math proficiency
55%
▲ 18 pts vs IN 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 7–12 pts vs IN 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.7K
▼ 7% vs IN $13.7K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.1
IN 15.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
2,795 students on the public path
In brief

Danville’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,679 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is South Elementary School, then Danville Middle School, then Danville Community High School. Enrollment is up 14% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Danville’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 91% of Indiana school districts, #58 of 592 Indiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Indiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Indiana school districts we grade (396)Better than 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
Indiana towns with similar household incomes (753)Better than 92%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,334 test results and a graduating class of 167 could put Danville anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Danville’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,334 in math, 1,334 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Danville, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1North Elementary SchoolDanville Community School CorporationNo scores
2–4South Elementary SchoolDanville Community School CorporationA−
5–8Danville Middle SchoolDanville Community School CorporationA−
9–12Danville Community High SchoolDanville Community School CorporationA−

Danville’s public schools are run by Danville Community School Corporation, which also serves Center and Marion. Parts of Danville (3% of its land) are served by Avon Community School Corporation instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Danville Community School CorporationGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,795 students, up 14% since 2020–21 · 18.1 per teacher (IN 15.3)
$12,679IN $13,688 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 41.3% · 1334 students tested
Math55%
State average 37.5% · 1334 students tested

Danville vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Danville’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
DanvilleADanville Community School Corporation

Every school in Danville

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Danvillein other towns
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1
446 students17:1Rate it →
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–4
A−
626 students18:1Rate it →
Danville Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
A−
870 students18:1Rate it →
Danville Community High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
853 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about Danville’s schools

Are Danville’s schools good?

By Indiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Danville children attend outscore 91% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #58 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Danville in?

Danville Community School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,795 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Danville are served by Avon Community School Corporation.

Where do Danville kids go to high school?

Danville Community High School, with 853 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Danville’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Danville Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.

How much does Danville spend per student?

$12,679 in Danville Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.