Dan River High

Summary:

Dan River High is a public high school located in Ringgold, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 617. The school is part of the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dan River High has a relatively diverse student population, with 62.07% White, 30.47% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. The school has a strong performance history, ranking between 73rd and 142nd out of 325-329 Virginia high schools over the past 8 years, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger. This places it in the top half of high schools in the state, outperforming the nearby Gretna High (ranked 160th-252nd) and the more distant R.I.S.E Academy (ranked 328th out of 329). Dan River High students demonstrate strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in several SOL (Standards of Learning) exams compared to the state and district averages.

Despite having a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (80.39%), Dan River High has been able to maintain a consistent level of performance over the past 8 years. This suggests the school is effectively supporting the academic growth of traditionally underserved populations. While Dan River High outperforms some nearby schools, it lags behind the top-performing Tunstall High in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools district, indicating there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed at Tunstall High to further improve Dan River High's performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Dan River Wildcat Cir
       Ringgold, VA  24586


(434) 822-7081

District: Pittsylvania County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,759 Help


Feeder schools for Dan River High:

Elementary:    Kentuck Elementary
Middle:    Dan River Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  617

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.1%
African American:
30.5%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dan River High ranks better than 64.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dan River High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dan River High has the largest high school student body size in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dan River High is $7,759, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Pittsylvania County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Dan River High 116th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Dan River High in the ranking list.)

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Pittsylvania County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pittsylvania County Public Schools 17th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dan River High

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Rank History for all students at Dan River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.58 89th 308 71.1%
2006 41.09 214th 314 31.8%
2007 54.50 123rd 313 60.7%
2008 41.37 213th 316 32.6%
2009 41.44 207th 313 33.9%
2010 47.83 184th 317 42.0%
2011 48.23 170th 320 46.9%
2012 54.80 120th 321 62.6%
2013 57.77 100th 321 68.8%
2014 59.67 84th 322 73.9%
2015 57.18 102nd 322 68.3%
2016 71.12 42nd 321 86.9%
2017 62.27 80th 324 75.3%
2018 60.31 97th 326 70.2%
2019 57.31 102nd 327 68.8%
2021 50.04 142nd 327 56.6%
2022 57.75 111th 325 65.8%
2023 71.69 73rd 326 77.6%
2024 64.87 116th 329 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dan River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.26 70th 320 78.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dan River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.54 34th 320 89.4%
2024 63.77 121st 322 62.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dan River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.67 79th 249 68.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Dan River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.12 129th 321 59.8%
2024 64.79 116th 322 64.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dan River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.60 33rd 240 86.3%
2024 70.23 54th 249 78.3%
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Rank History for White students at Dan River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.34 132nd 315 58.1%
2024 56.88 150th 314 52.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dan River High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 806 806
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 703 703
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 671 671
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 677 677
1993 418 268 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1994 437 243 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 473 283 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1996 473 283 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1997 512 281 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1998 559 261 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1999 576 273 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2000 558 263 4 2 0 n/a n/a -4 823
2001 518 240 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2002 492 230 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2003 492 230 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2004 408 227 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 642
2005 425 238 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 408 260 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 388 269 1 7 0 n/a n/a 3 668
2008 382 265 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2009 367 269 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 387 253 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 388 233 1 18 1 0 3 0 644
2012 412 244 2 16 0 0 2 0 676
2013 414 218 2 14 0 0 4 0 652
2014 413 234 2 9 0 0 5 0 663
2015 434 235 0 11 0 0 5 0 685
2016 430 236 1 14 0 0 4 0 685
2017 445 239 2 14 1 0 5 0 706
2018 447 230 2 20 1 0 16 0 716
2019 465 211 2 28 1 0 20 0 727
2020 430 202 1 23 2 0 20 0 678
2021 416 207 2 25 1 0 21 0 672
2022 393 192 3 21 0 0 19 0 628
2023 383 188 2 22 0 1 21 0 617

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dan River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 806 48.7 16.5 n/a
1990 703 48.1 14.6 n/a
1991 671 45.8 14.6 n/a
1992 677 46.6 14.5 n/a
1993 690 44.1 15.6 n/a
1994 683 52.5 n/a 16.5
1995 760 n/a 0.0 17.6
1996 760 n/a 0.0 17.6
1997 796 n/a 0.0 18.8
1998 822 n/a 0.0 18.5
1999 850 52.0 16.3 24
2000 823 n/a 0.0 23.8
2001 762 46.8 16.3 23.2
2002 731 66.0 11.1 23.9
2003 731 66.0 11.1 23.9
2004 642 51.0 12.6 30.8
2005 668 51.0 13.1 30.4
2006 673 55.0 12.2 37.1
2007 668 41.4 16.1 42
2008 656 45.1 14.5 40.9
2009 645 45.0 14.3 49.5
2010 654 45.1 14.4 49.4
2011 644 43.4 14.8 49.8
2012 676 46.3 14.5 49.7
2013 652 43.0 15.1 51.4
2014 663 46.1 14.3 53.5
2015 685 45.0 15.2 52.7
2016 685 47.0 14.5 50.4
2017 706 47.3 14.9 51
2018 716 46.8 15.2 55.9
2019 727 46.1 15.7 55.7
2020 678 48.8 13.8 56
2021 672 45.7 14.6 n/a
2022 628 51.0 12.3 60.5
2023 617 44.5 13.8 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dan River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 806 48.7 16.5 n/a
1990 703 48.1 14.6 n/a
1991 671 45.8 14.6 n/a
1992 677 46.6 14.5 n/a
1993 690 44.1 15.6 n/a
1994 683 52.5 n/a 16.5
1995 760 n/a 0.0 17.6
1996 760 n/a 0.0 17.6
1997 796 n/a 0.0 18.8
1998 822 n/a 0.0 18.5
1999 850 52.0 16.3 24
2000 823 n/a 0.0 23.8
2001 762 46.8 16.3 23.2
2002 731 66.0 11.1 23.9
2003 731 66.0 11.1 23.9
2004 642 51.0 12.6 30.8
2005 668 51.0 13.1 30.4
2006 673 55.0 12.2 37.1
2007 668 41.4 16.1 42
2008 656 45.1 14.5 40.9
2009 645 45.0 14.3 49.5
2010 654 45.1 14.4 49.4
2011 644 43.4 14.8 49.8
2012 676 46.3 14.5 49.7
2013 652 43.0 15.1 51.4
2014 663 46.1 14.3 53.5
2015 685 45.0 15.2 52.7
2016 685 47.0 14.5 50.4
2017 706 47.3 14.9 51
2018 716 46.8 15.2 55.9
2019 727 46.1 15.7 55.7
2020 678 48.8 13.8 56
2021 672 45.7 14.6 n/a
2022 628 51.0 12.3 60.5
2023 617 44.5 13.8 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dan River High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $131 (1.8%) $7,098 (98.2%) $7,228
2020 $228 (3.2%) $6,828 (96.8%) $7,056
2021 $334 (4.3%) $7,425 (95.7%) $7,759

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dan River High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 73rd of 326 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Dan River High)8978
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8481
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Dan River High)9689
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8887
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Dan River High)8677
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8689
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Dan River High)8978
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8575
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Dan River High)8774
 13%
   End of Course Earth Science (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8376
 7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Dan River High)8985
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8587
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Dan River High)8539
 46%
   End of Course VA and US History (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)6640
 26%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Dan River High)8878
 10%
   End of Course World History I (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8373
 10%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Dan River High)8944
 45%
   End of Course World History II (Pittsylvania County Public Schools)8437
 47%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students727617
 15.1%
African American211188
 10.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic2822
 21.4%
Pacific Islander01
White465383
 17.6%
Two or More Races2021
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%80.4%
 24.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dan River High

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Dan River High.

Dan River High ranks 116th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dan River High are 62% White, 30% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Dan River High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kentuck Elementary
Middle : Dan River Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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