Galileo Magnet High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Danville, Virginia 24541 · Danville City Public Schools
#171 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#3181 of 16,910 nationally
About Galileo Magnet High
Galileo Magnet High is a public high located in Danville, in the Danville City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 260 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 171st of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 260.
There are 16 schools in Danville; Galileo Magnet High ranks 3rd of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)92%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galileo Magnet High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Galileo Magnet High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students · 1.7 km away
George Washington High
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,248 students · 1.7 km away
R.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
Danville · Public high · Grades 6–12
163 students · 2.0 km away
Forest Hills Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students · 2.0 km away
Westwood Middle
Danville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students · 2.0 km away
O. Trent Bonner Middle
Danville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
501 students · 2.2 km away
Woodberry Hills Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 2.5 km away
Grove Park Preschool
Danville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
122 students · 2.6 km away
The Northside Preschool
Danville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
137 students · 3.7 km away
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
Danville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students · 3.7 km away
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254 students
Chincoteague High
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271 students
Craig County High
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278 students
Twin Springs High
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galileo Magnet High a good school?
Galileo Magnet High has a Success Index (US) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #171 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galileo Magnet High rank in Virginia?
Galileo Magnet High ranks #171 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #3181 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galileo Magnet High?
Galileo Magnet High had 260 students in 2025.
Is Galileo Magnet High a elementary school or a high school?
Galileo Magnet High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Galileo Magnet High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Galileo Magnet High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.