For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,526 students in Danville, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Danville, KY are Boyle County High School, Danville High School and Sunrise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Danville, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Danville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Kentucky public high schools.
Danville, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boyle County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Danville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyle County High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1637 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5047
Grades: 9-12
| 887 students
Rank: #22.
Danville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 936-8503
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cunningham Drive
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-5507
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Anchor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E. Lexington Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boyle County Day Treatment
Alternative School
1637 Perryville Road
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 236-6634
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kentucky School For The Deaf
Special Education School
303 S 2nd St
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7017
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Danville, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Ky Technical - Danville High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
59 Corporate Dr
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7030
Danville, KY 40423
(859) 239-7030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
300 Waveland Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1313
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
410 E. Main St.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1316
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1316
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
209 N. Maple Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Danville, KY 40422
(859) 238-1319
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Danville, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Danville, KY include Boyle County High School, Danville High School and Sunrise Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Danville?
6 public high schools are located in Danville.
What is the racial composition of students in Danville?
Danville public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Danville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Danville include: Danville High School vs. Boyle County High School, Boyle County High School vs. Danville High School
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