How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Danville City Public Schools | Pittsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Danville, Virginia | Chatham, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 5,684 | 7,918 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 18 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Danville City Public Schools | Pittsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,424 | $14,072 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.8% | 14.4% |
| State Revenue | 46.6% | 62.5% |
| Local Revenue | 26.6% | 23.1% |
Danville City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Danville City Public Schools | Pittsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.7% | 64.9% |
| African American | 66.8% | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% | 6.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.4% | 85.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Danville City Public Schools | Pittsylvania County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 45 | 44 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 465.8:1 | 291.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.5% | 20.6% |
School Types
Danville City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.