D
Needs Improvement
38/100

George Washington High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 701 Broad St, Danville, VA 24541
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 68% · Math 57% proficient · 4th percentile in Virginia
Graduation
C
73% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
1,288
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%4/100reading 5th percentile, math 3rd percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%25/10073% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%86/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency68% (−9 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (−24 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate73% (−15 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%62%reading -7 pts, math -27 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black62%54%reading -14 pts, math -21 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%65%reading -4 pts, math -11 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income62%52%reading -12 pts, math -23 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 701 Broad St
City Danville
ZIP Code 24541
District 5101110
NCES School ID 510111000390
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24541

Understanding the community around George Washington High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,587
Per Capita Income $29,597
Poverty Rate 16.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%
High School or Higher 86.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,800
Median Rent $803
Owner-Occupied 54.7%
Renter-Occupied 45.3%
View full data for ZIP 24541 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for George Washington High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 72.1%
White 13.2%
Hispanic/Latino 10.0%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,288
Teachers (FTE) 90.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for George Washington High?
George Washington High has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend George Washington High?
George Washington High has 1,288 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does George Washington High serve?
George Washington High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does George Washington High receive per student?
George Washington High receives $18,813 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around George Washington High in 24541 ▼
Avg Home Value
$162,683
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,185
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
45.3%

Other Schools in 24541

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026