Best Danville City Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,255 students in Danville City, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Danville City, VA are O. Trent Bonner Middle School, Westwood Middle School and R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Danville City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Danville City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Danville City, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Danville City, VA include O. Trent Bonner Middle School, Westwood Middle School and R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Danville City?
3 public middle schools are located in Danville City.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville City?
Danville City public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Danville City are often viewed compared to one another?

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